Investment Q&A

Q: Don't have any bonds, just plain cash.
Interested in US corporate investment grade bond ETF.
Can you recommend one and would it be a good move at this point?
Thanks
jerry

Q: For the safe side of a portfolio, would you put money into a short term bond ETFs (BSV, XSB) or a high interest savings account today (EQ Bank 1.5%)?
Thanks

Q: Hi 5iResearch team
I am in the process of doing re-weighting. I know the above etfs. The US bond etf (VGSH) has very low interest yield compared to the CAD ones (XSB, ZCS, and ZCM).

1. Are there other US bond etfs that are similar to the above CAD ones in terms of yield and risk?

2. ZUP is in CAD$ and US$. Can you please recommend two more (CAD or US) etfs that are similar to ZUP in terms of yield and risk?

Thank you for the great service.

Q: What ETFs would you recommendations for US dollar floating rate or very short term bond exposure?

Q: I need to add some bond ETFs to my portfolio. Could you give three US dollar and
three Canadian dollar funds that you prefer .

Q: What are the best bond etfs to own in Canada and US in your opinion? Please provide several options in both countries. Thank You.

Q: Hi Folks,

I know your main focus is stocks, but if you have some cash to invest and you don't want it it equities, would you prefer AGG or BSV right now? Or is there another bond fund alternative I should look at for $US. This is for a long term hold.

Thank you. Michael

Q: If I expect the US dollar rises against Cdn dollar to where we see a low 60 cent exchange, what would be a good strategy now? Buy US stocks with our current 72 cent dollar?

Q: I am looking for a US dollar bond fund that will hold up well in case there is a pull back in the markets.

Q: Is there US HISA for US account and what is the ticker?
Season Greetings
Ebrahim

Q: Re: Walter's question today. I have owned BSV in a non-registered account for about 18 months. 15% withholding tax is always deducted.

Q: I would like to purchase BSV for my non-registered, US-dollar denominated account. Will there be foreign tax withholding on the distributed interest? Multiple sources give conflicting answers, but most suggest that there would be no withholding tax. Thanks in advance.

Q: Hi, you recently recommended HFR and PSA for bonds/ETFs for someone that is looking for a low risk way to park cash for 6-12 months while collecting a yield.
Can you recommend a couple US funds/bonds with the intent of parking for 6-12 months and collecting +2% yield.

Q: I have American money sitting in a US margin account and not earning any interest. Do you have a suggestion for a safe use for it that could earn us some income?