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Q: Comparing ETF's to mutual funds, the argument is that the higher MER is worth it in the mutual fund because the fund is managed. What are your thoughts on this topic?
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on January 08, 2025
Q: Are you aware of any other public companies that require employees/management to purchase shares on the open market with portions of their salaries/bonuses?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on January 08, 2025
Q: In my US fixed income I have a half a position in TLT. Im down 10% and looking to add to this position or buy another stock with yield and some capital gain. I believe the US bond market is selling another round of bonds today and tomorrow without much interest in long term bonds.

Thanks Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on January 08, 2025
Q: Hello

I have been accumulating short term bonds ETFs and ladder ETFs. Now in a new cycle should one focus on accumulating long binds such as XLB. Also do you have a active bond
ETF name you recommend?

Thank you

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Stephane on January 08, 2025
Q: there have not been any questions for quite some time

your previous comments were not very favorable

the sp peaked in may and has come off considerably. i would think that oil shipments would be robust given geopolitical turmoil

what is your current view

also, how is a plc taxed in a cash account and tfsa

thank you

Read Answer Asked by JACK on January 08, 2025
Q: I own ZWA.TO and it has drastically underperformed anything close to the benchmark dow. IYY, a Dow proxy listed in USD, is up 34% in past year while ZWA is up less than 10% on a price basis. Being a covered call ETF, yielding less than 6%, does not explain this huge %-point performance difference. Nor the fact that it is CAD-hedged. How can it be so poorly managed? What is going on with these BMO etfs? Can you recommend a broad CAD denominated global equity covered call ETF so I can replace ZWA?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on January 08, 2025
Q: Hi,

My partner has some CAD and USD to invest in a TFSA starting now can you please recommend some ETFs that are CAD hedged and USD that would give diversified exposure and good potential for the next 3-5 years? Thinking Mid-cap ETFs may have room to grow. To balance the portfolio can you also recommend some bond funds as well. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 08, 2025
Q: How would you rank the following four companies at current valuations? Which ones would you be comfortable buying a full position in?
Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on January 08, 2025
Q: What would be your 5 top picks for TFSA investing for 2025?
Read Answer Asked by shirley on January 08, 2025
Q: Nvidia has been a ten bagger for me and I’m obviously ecstatic with this momentum. I’ve trimmed with my original stake at just under 100.00. It’s about ten percent of my portfolio. I know you don’t advise on individual portfolios but might it be wise to trim more and diversify further within the sector with Oracle! I also own Vertiv Holdings. Thanks. Your support and knowledge have been tremendously helpful over the years.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 07, 2025
Q: Interested in your thoughts .... PIMCO DYNAMIC INCOME FUND (PDI). I've held it for almost 3 years now ...down about 20% on my original purchase price of $ 23.40. I know this is income focused so I've probably made a few dollars (I estimate I've made about $ 8.00 a share in dividends over 3 years .and I'm down about $5.00 per share on my cost). Does this have any chance for recovery to $ 21.00 or $ 22.00 this year. Or do I simply move on and look for something more attractive ... if so, any suggestions on something in USD paying at least a 6% dividend ...stock or ETF.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on January 07, 2025
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