Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,
I’m helping a conservative investor with a tfsa. Vbal makes up half of the account.
In trying to boost monthly income I’ve come up with the above etfs.
Based on 2020 distributions,how would each of the above etfs be taxed if held in a tfsa?
Also, can you please verify the sector exposure of zup (similar to pff - usd) I thought the financial % was underweight.

Q: I hold the US portion of my portfolio in my RRSP. It represents roughly 20% of my total investment. I do not need to convert to RRIF for another 5 years and at that time will be taking the minimum required.
I currently hold ZQQ; ZPAY; ZDY; ZWH; ZSP.
I am thinking of switching my holdings to the following in roughly equal amounts: ZPAY; VUN; ZSP; ZNQ; XSU.
The objective is to get better coverage of the total US market through XSU and VUN. Maintain coverage of S&P 500 through ZSP. For Tech switching to non hedged via ZNQ. ZPAY will still provide good income with perhaps some downside protection through its options strategy.
Your thoughts and recommendations of alternatives.
The rest of my portfolio in my Non-Registered account and TFSA follow a mixture of your 3 portfolios which by the way have provide me with a return of 12 - 15% in the past 6 plus years.

Q: Why the strong differences in type of assets (cash) held between ZPAY and ZWC? Are they not trying to do much the same thing?
And would you remind me of the tax implications on ZPAY dividends when held in a RIF
With thanks

Q: Looking forward, with yield and stability in mind, how would you rank these three ETF's? Thanks as usual, great service.

Q: I own a fair amount of zpay for combination of yield and exposure to the US market. Can you explain why it has been weak while US markets have continued to rise?

Q: What are the risks associated with investing in ZPAY? Also are there any similar funds with the same risks and rewards?
Thanks Mike

Q: Hi Guys
Which would be your choice of these two investments, if you were going to have a 15% weighting in your Portfolio.
Thanks

Q: Straight up, which of these two investments would you prefer, would there be too much correlation or would they compliment each other, thanks?

Q: How do you think this ETF would perform in a rising interest rate environment

Q: Good morning, Besides PAYF writing covered calls to enhanced yield, would there be enough difference in correlation in invest in both of these investments, or too much overlap, thanks?

Q: Can I please get your opinion of Larry Berman's ETF ZPAY.
Thanks

Dave

Q: With BAM's takeover of BPY I will have some cash in my RRSP to invest. I want to add to my position in the US market. I currently hold the above ETFs in my RRSP in fairly equal weightings and represents a total of 20% of my total investible assest. The cash from BPY would represent a half position relative to my other US holdings. I do not need to RRIF for another 8 years.
2 questions:
1. Can you recommend another ETF for the US market in CAD that might supplement my current holdings or simply add proportionally to my existing holdings.
2. I am a bit concerned about the S&P 500 and the recent addition of Tesla which is at a stratospheric valuation in addition to the FANG stocks which are also at high valuations. (I also have a position in FANG with ZQQ). Would a switch to EQL or similar ETF provide a better balance and take advantage of a more broad market recovery in 2021.
Thanks.

Q: Hi, In a severe or even a moderate market correction, how do u think this ETF would perform, even though it hasn't been around all that long, thanks?

Q: Hello 5i Team.
Point of clarification on your reply to Leonard yesterday regarding ZPAY. My understanding is that any dividends from this ETF will be subject to the with holding tax, which is then recoverable upon tax filing. If this is the case, then does it matter if this ETF is held in a RRSP or cash account, if the tax is recoverable?

Due to the options strategy of the ETF, what tax implications are there on any capital gains the ETF may incur?

Please deduct as required. Many tx for the continued help.

Steve

Q: I am thinking of purchases of these 6 ETFs (or some of them). Would you see ZPAY, FCIQ, and FCUQ as being defensive? And back to the "where should I hold" issue: where would these 6 best be held for tax or other efficiencies: Cash account? RRSP? TFSA? Corporate account? Many thanks.

Q: Could I get your view on zpay. It is a relatively new ETF under the BMO banner and managed by Larry Bergman.
It looks like it would provide higher steady income with some growth while providing some downside protection.

Q: As part of my u.s. exposure which would you consider a better option in an rrsp and why? Thank you.

Q: I just read your answer re the above symbol, Larry Bermans newest addition. My question would be, what would you recommend that has a longer track record and is similiar to zpay's philosophy, maybe not quite the best word for an etf !!. Thank you.

Q: Can I please get your opinion of this new ETF. Larry Berman was talking about it yeterday on BNN. He seems to like it a lot in this current environment, paying a 6% dividend yield.

Thanks

Dave