Investment Q&A

Q: For a conservative investor, given the volatility expectations for the next few years, would you replace JEPI in the RRSP account with FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR)? As this is RRSP, only the total return (as opposed to income) matters. It appears that BUFR has outperformed JEPI in both bull and bear markets, and JEPI only outperforms when we have non-trending markets with low volatility. Your thoughts?

Q: I am looking to increase dividend income, while preserving capital. In a US Rif, of the two mentioned, which to own? Jepi seems more stable with a lower Mer but lower yield. Spyi higher Mer but outsized yield.
Both seem to employ complicated strategies to obtain yield; what are the downsides here.

Q: Hi there! Why does the US dividend Ex Date show as APRIL 1 and the CDR show it as MAY 1???? Would this be the same for all CDRs?

Thanks!

Q: I am looking to add some income etfs that are looking attractive in this downturn to my RRSP. I'm looking for combined growth of 8-10% year over year for 10 years for this segment of my portfolio. Do you see either of the above as attractive in this way, or can you suggest something else? I could go to Cdn, but have most of my cash in USD right now.

Q: The US versions of these ETFs have high yields. I am selling some of my more volatile RRSP holdings and want to move the funds into ETFs that add stability and a return of 8-10% with dividend/growth. Are these ETF's considered relatively stable. and is there a point that they should be considered less stable, for example, if interest rates rise. The Cdn equiv show no dividend. Is there a reason for this?

Q: I have finally sold my Bitcoin from my US RSP at a small loss. After a long hold with no dividend, I would like to purchase US Efts with a 5- 10? dividend a would appreciate your opinions on this. Thanks, James

Q: Is this new to the TSX ETF which trades in Canadian dollars hedged? Is it the same as the US version but just in a different currency or are there other differences? Other comments?

Q: Hi Peter,
For my RRIF, I want to invest in covered calls ETFs that generate high income with some growth potential for long term hold. Given the current market with possible near term interest rate cut, please share your top four Canadian listed covered call ETFs and top four US listed, with their respective current yield. Thanks.

Q: I need some USD income investments for my RRIF.

1. BIZD looks interesting for income. What are your thoughts?
2. Can you suggest other stock/ETF dividend paying options for USD account?

Thanks so much.
Dan

Q: Could you please suggest 3-5 of the 'safest' products that provide a 7% yield. They could be stocks, preferred shares, corporate bonds, GICs... whatever. No specific time horizon. Could you please list them in order of safety. Thank you very much.

Q: Hello. can I get your opinion on these. Are they worth buying or can you suggest something else ? Thank you for the great service.

Q: Looking at etfs in the US using covered call strategies and understanding the limits on their upside capture and limited aid to the downside I'd ask you to compare JEPI GPIX GPIQ JEPQ and SPYI. GPIX and GPIQ are new and thus will earn your caution that they don't have sufficient liquidity yet but I assume they will soon attract significant investment. Could you look at all 5 and compare their individual strategies, how they differ in terms of holdings and please rank them from an income investor perspective on a total return basis. Would you recommend such an investor hold more than one? A big question but I suspect many members including myself are invested or considering these etfs and would appreciate your input given the current market uncertainty and the growth of these covered call etfs. Thank you!!!

Q: You have mentioned a few times that you are not a fan of PFIA’s higher fees. Is there an alternative Fund you would prefer?

Q: Good morning.

Notwithstanding FX risk, with the drop in the JEPI dividend over the last few months, if you had to choose one right now as a longer term hold, would you go with JEPI or HHL? And why?

Thank you.

Q: Hi 5I,
Regarding El-Annons question on JEPI actual dividend rate, For future reference where does one find the actual dividend that these guys, and maybe others ETFs, actually payout,
I was fooled by the dividend rate posted on brokers site,, it also says 10.2 %
Thx

Q: Hi folks. You mention today that the yield is only 6.8% but I see 10.21 %? What am I misconsruing ?
Thankyou

Q: RRSP US dollar : any recommendations please for a US ETF equivalent to a cash saving account + optimal interest (accepted by RBC ) ,since in canadian accounts RBC and TD do not trade CASH,PSA ETFs,but accept trading HSAV and MNY .

Q: Can you please provide some comments about the following very high yield ETFs: HYLD.TO, JEPI and JEPQ? The yields seem extremely high and I wonder about the risks associated with these ETFs. Thanks!

Q: Hi, I'm slowly transitioning from a growth portfolio to a dividend portfolio for retirement, starting with positions in JEPI and JEPQ. Can you suggest a couple of US and a couple of Canadian ETFs with high dividends (+6%) that would complement these two? Thanks!

Q: Can you recommend some high paying US stocks or ETF's to hold in my Rif account. Please include some that distribute monthly payments if possible. I am mostly interested in income, not capital gains seeing most of my US investments are down. Thanks, James