Q: I want to invest in the S&P 500 in my unregistered accounts with HXS. Are you comfortable holding this total return ETF? Are there any known government issues with total return ETFs - I recall the Fed Government challenged these in the past? In registered family accounts I plan to use VFV and/or ZSP - do you prefer one over the other? For safety, would it be a good idea to use both?
Thanks!
Q: Both companies operate in the loans business to consumers. I currently own a full position in GSY. I hear you have a high conviction in ECN. Would you start a new position. Disregard asset allocation.
Q: Hi Peter & team,
My question is regarding Notes issued by Canadian big banks like Floating Rate Senior Note or Step Up Extendible Notes. There is not much discussions about using this kind of investment by retail investors for their fixed income portfolio instead of GIC or bonds. The yield on these Notes seems to be higher than GIC of the same maturity. Please comment on the pros and cons of Notes as the main component of the fixed income portfolio. Any disadvantages vs bonds or GIC? What should retail investors watch out for when shopping for these Notes? Thanks
Q: I am making the switch to holding ETFs in my RRSP instead of individual stocks to make it easier to manage. Can you recommend your top ETFs for a growth oriented investor who has a 10-15 year horizon and wants a globally diversified portfolio. I would like to limit this to less than 5 ETFs.
Q: My question relates to Tesla's auto division and indirectly, Toyota :
My son predicts that most major auto manufacturers will go bankrupt or become mere shadows of their former selves by the end of the decade. He cites Tesla's manufacturing innovations as the cause (gigacasting, vertical integration, constant design iteration) as a few of the unassailable competitive advantages that no other manufacturer is even trying to copy at this time.
How does a debt-laden, auto company like Toyota expect to be able to be competitive in the EV marketplace and is this a good time as any to move into TSLA stock?
Q: Hello, obviously the markets did not like Q3 results for VIQ Solutions, what are your thoughts on this company, do you think this was possibly a market over reaction? Interesting that an insider was buying in September 100,000 shares at $1. What do you think the main issues are here causing the decline?
What are your thoughts on DFY? The stock looks like it has been acting well. Do you have any updates on the company and would you be a buyer? Are there any red flags?
Q: Please provide the pros and cons of investing in "Step Up Extendible Notes." I note that they are not covered by CDIC. Would this be a safe investment? Many thanks for your guidance.
Q: Hi 5I. Down 20-30 % on Anrg and CTS. What do you think of selling one and buying ECN?
If so which one would you sell?
Seems like ECN has significant upside as well.
Thanks.
I currently own the above noted renewable energy utilities. I am thinking of selling AQN. If I did so, (and I would like to keep it in renewables) would you recommend putting the proceeds towards one of the above or something like NPI or possibly a renewable energy ETF. Could you recommend 1 to 3 ETFs?
Q: Hi,
I'm interested in these US REITs. Can you rank them best to worst for a longterm holder, and comment on the best account type to hold them in?
I know you've said that in general REITs are best held in a TFSA, but are there any exceptions to that guideline among them.
Thanks
Q: does AQN make an attractive take-over candidate at current prices or marginally lower prices...would look to harvest tax loss but trying to assess risks of that strategy...would it be more attractive to a US peer vs. Can...many thanks...cheers
Q: I will sell my shares of sangoma for tax loss purpose and plan to rebuy after 31 days. Do you think I should use a proxy or just wait the time ? Thanks !