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Q: Hello everyone;
I need to have fixed (Bond) portion in my portfolio, which currently resides in hi interest savings account. This is primarily because I do not understand effect on bonds by market forces such as interest rates, etc and what optimum term should be. iShare core ETFs seem to make sense. They are as follows: XQB (75% of fixed portion, 8.6 yr avg term), XSQ (15% of fixed portion, 3 yr avg term), XSH (10% of fixed portion, 3 yr avg term). I intend to keep it for long term. Please comment on suitability and timing.
Read Answer Asked by Shah on March 17, 2016
Q: I own some of each of these Pfd's...one has the symbol BM in it's name, the other BK...would you be kind enough to make the distinction for me , please and thank you...also if you would comment on their credit quality ...and whether the reset rates in 5 yrs time is the minimum rate or whether the rate is reduced if we have negative interest rates...many thanks ...cheers
Read Answer Asked by Cam on March 17, 2016
Q: Have targeted the following as having good balance sheet and higher than average dividend for my TFSA/RRSP: EIF,FN,PKI,ECI RPI.UN.
Any standouts or duds? Your comments on these would be appreciated.
Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 17, 2016
Q: Hi,
I am looking at my bonds portion of my portfolio and would like to make some investment ($30K)into etfs. Can you recommend a few of the funds at this time. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by serge on March 17, 2016
Q: Hi 5i team,

Can you explain how this etf functions? Why would someone buy this type of investment and what would be some of the risks?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on March 17, 2016
Q: Along with picking individual stocks. I wanted to started buying ETFs that would cover US and international markets. I was thinking VSP for the US (S&P500), VXC for international and VAB for a bit of exposure to canadian bonds.

What do you think of these choices? Are there better choices out there?

Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on March 16, 2016
Q: Please comment on recent quarterly and annual results and compare to First National.
Based on current valuations and future potential would you take profits on FN and buy SCB.
Thanks,
Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on March 16, 2016
Q: Hi Peter and team,
How would you rate BGI.UN as a long term hold for a retiree?
I'm attracted by its high yield and the stability, I assume, of its type of assets.
How safe do you think that yield is?
Is it taxed as return of capital for a Canuck?
Thx,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 15, 2016
Q: Would like your opinion on Hot.un reit
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by howard on March 15, 2016
Q: Nice dividend here but is the payout ratio too high? How would you rate their balance sheet. Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by gary on March 15, 2016
Q: Hi, Peter and team I would like your insight on this company as a long term hold for dividend income. Thank you for all the great help you provide to the small investor.
Read Answer Asked by Desmond on March 15, 2016
Q: I will appreciate your detail financial analysis of this company.
Read Answer Asked by Tabho on March 14, 2016
Q: How would you compare Tmc and Ai atrium going forward ?
Read Answer Asked by terrance on March 14, 2016
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