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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB)
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Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF (SHV)
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Q: Hi, I have heard about short term bonds providing high yields. I don't have much experience in this area. Could you recommend a way to add this into my portfolio?

Thanks
Paul

Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 04, 2023

Q: Hi - Can you recommend one or two US short term bond etfs please?

Read Answer Asked by Ann on September 22, 2022

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

Read Answer Asked by jery on May 09, 2022

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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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

Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 12, 2022

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.

Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on October 14, 2021

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

Read Answer Asked by Andre on March 22, 2021

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 .

Read Answer Asked by Roy on March 08, 2021

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.

Read Answer Asked by Mirjana on October 14, 2020

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

Read Answer Asked by Michael on September 21, 2020

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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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?

Read Answer Asked by Rick on March 17, 2020

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.

Read Answer Asked by Roy on July 24, 2019

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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Q: Is there US HISA for US account and what is the ticker?
Season Greetings
Ebrahim

Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on December 17, 2018

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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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.

Read Answer Asked by Fraser on May 29, 2018

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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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.

Read Answer Asked by Walter on May 28, 2018

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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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.

Read Answer Asked by Curtis on March 27, 2018

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV)
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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?

Read Answer Asked by Bruce on June 14, 2017

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