Investment Q&A

Q: On November 10, 2025, you noted that you weren't 'big fans' of the traditional value factor, citing VTV’s heavy weightings in Financials (20%) and Staples (14%) as a reason for your limited interest.
Given the recent spike in global market instability, has your outlook on VTV or the traditional value factor shifted? Would you consider this defensive exposure more attractive in the current climate? :ao/sab::

Q: Could you please comment on vtv and vti for long term holding.

Thank you,
Milan

Q: Can you please provide an ETF as a proxy for RBC North American Value Fund (RBF 608) ?
Thank you

Q: I noticed that on 5i website the P/E for VTV is 44, while on the Vanguard's page for VTV, the P/E is 19.6. Same on Yahoo Finance. Is the P/E on 5i page a typo or it's a forward P/E?

Q: I am looking for a Value ETF in American and Canadian funds.

Q: My daughter is just starting out with a RRSP account. She has some VDY and we would like a suggestion of 5 or 6 non Canadian Vanguard funds

Q: I am looking for a good large cap USD ETF for my RRSP. I am 68 years old and would like a stable ETF with a lower P/E and OK dividend, hence considering RSP:US rather than the S&P 500 with a high P/E. Overall want an ETF with a good total return over 5 years.
I am considering the above 3 ETFs or perhaps you know of something better.
Thanks!

Q: I am an income investor in my 80’s, largely in large cap Canadian equities and with 30 percent in GIC’s. Approximately 5% in U.S. stocks through ETF’s. I feel that I should have a larger U.S. presence but lack the knowledge to invest in that market. Can you make a few suggestions, bearing in mind that preservation of capital is important?

Q: If you were to build a portfolio of just ETFs, what 6-8 would you select? Maybe ignore Canada for this scenario as I have plenty of individual positions I'm quite happy with.

Q: Hi team,

I currently have IWO as a core holding. I would like to change to a more concentrated ETF holding either in small or mid cap US. With so many different factors to choose from such as large/medium/small cap, dividend/value/growth/blend, current valuations, etc... and looking at past returns over various time periods, how does one choose the best ETF to invest in going forward now? I would consider all these ETF's to be high quality and obviously no one knows what the range of future returns will be. With small/mid cap underperforming lately vs large cap, would you place your bets on that spread closing over time? I'm comfortable with volatility and have a long term time horizon (+15yrs). How would you rank these going forward for best risk adjusted returns?

Thank you!

Q: I hold VOT at a loss (not useable for tax). Many analysts are declaring they are now out-of-love with growth. Do you agree that growth will, generally speaking, struggle through ~2025? Is this a good time to sell and transfer affections to Value shares— for example switch to VTV? VTV has outpaced VOT over 5, 3 and one year(s).

When I make such switches, I often find the security I sold significantly outperforms the one I lavished love on. With my errors in mind, I ask for your thoughts on growth vs. value over the next year or so. Please add a bit of your valuable commentary— that would be very helpful.

Q: Can you recommend some Value ETFs for Canada, US and International. Ideally looking for ETFs with reasonable MERs.
Thanks!

Q: Hey guys, my dad is 78, what would be your top 3 Vanguard’s value ETF recommendations ?
thank you !

Q: Morning Peter & Team,

I've done very well lately, large part thanks to you. Now I am preparing to take some off the table. Plan on investing part into a 1 yr term @ 5.65% which I figure is pretty good. I am also looking for names (stocks or ETFs) which generate good cash flow and support high sustainable dividends. Can you give me 3 names (Canada & US) that you think deserve consideration? Preferably minimal debt if possible please.

Thanks for all you do

gm

Q: Hi,

Is the rotation into the value sector done? or do you think it is still a good idea to stay/buy into value plays.

If so, what is your favourite value ETF in North America and Globally as well. I gave the above ETFs as a guide and please don't be limited to these choices.

Thanks .
Mano.

Q: Please rank for safety and for growth potential.

What would be your pick in order of first to worst at this point in time and the
reasoning for your choice.

Q: I want to crystalize tax losses in my non-reg account. Can you please suggest good proxies for IYT, VTV, VEA, and IWO? Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter,

I am fortunate enough to have added the following big tech names to my portfolio recently. I currently do not hold an ETF although have been considering SPY as I have about 20k US at my disposal. Or take advantage of other big names currently on sale?

Do you feel there’s better ETF’s since I currently have full positions of it’s top 5 holdings?

Thanks

Q: I'm looking to add a US Equity ETF that trades in Canada for a non-registered account with a 1-3 years hold. I like the profile of VTV (.04% MER, low volatility, holds large US value companies with $95 billion total assets, pays a high yield 2.15%). I'm unable to find anything that trades in Canadian dollars that fits that same profile. What would you suggest? Thanks

Q: Curious to hear your thoughts about CET:NYSE, Central Securities, as a potential 5- to 10-year hold for diversification, some income and capital appreciation. Also, would it make sense to hold this in addition to BRK.B, BX, and a few ETFs (VGRO, VTV, VWO)? Thank you!