Investment Q&A

Q: With bank failures in the forefront these days would you still consider HISA ETF's safe in this environment? Will the issues in the banking sector affect the NAV prices of these ETF's?

Q: If one is looking to own a banking and utility ETF (not covered calls) which would you suggest?

Q: I’m thinking of buying ZBK while the ETF is under pressure right now. How do you feel about this purchase or do you see anything better for exposure to big US banks?
Thanks

Q: Thoughts on IDV? It currently yields over 7%.

Q: I recently read on article on the importance of decarbonization many years into the future.

Can you provide some companies you would currently recommend in order to profit from this secular growth theme.

Canadian or US company ideas please. Looking for companies to hold in an RRSP for many many years.

Thanks very much

Q: Hello 5i Team

Further the many questions on HISA ETF (i.e. CASH, HSAVE, PSA etc.)

The Globe and Mail on February 09, 2023 a summary of the brokers services including availability to purchase HISA ETF; HISA Mutual Funds; and GIC.

Link (may be behind a pay wall) - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-canadas-top-digital-broker-is-td-direct-investing-with-an-assist-from/

Essentially the three brokerages which do NOT allow HISA ETF are:

BMO Investor Line
RBC Direct Investing
TD Direct Investing

Regardless most brokers allow access to HISA mutual funds, however you may be restricted to the particular brokerages affiliated products (i.e. Royal Bank at RBC Direct Investing TD Bank at TD Direct Investing).

Thanks

Q: 3 ETF's for my 40 ish daughters RRSP

Q: One comment this am: "regional banks, the buying opportunity of a lifetime" How would you approach this opportunity?
Thanks Peter

Q: I am thinking of picking up ZWU and ZWB for income at this time. Your thoughts please.
Thank you.
Martin

Q: I am interested in both of these ETFs to replace PSA as my savings account. My understanding is that rather than the distributions being taxed as interest as in the PSA the earnings are reinvested and NAV increases accordingly and when I need money sales of units at higher prices are taxed as Capital Gains.
When reading the Horizons website both of these ETFs have suspended sales of new subscriptions. As these ETFs continue to trade am I correct that this will result in market prices being increasingly inflated over NAV. The website also goes on to say that it does not recommend purchasing units when price exceeds NAV.
Can u clarify what this all means and am I ok to purchase these ETFs to use as a savings account to place temporary excess funds.

Q: Selling US securities held in my RIF I need to find a temporary home for US cash pending reinvestment.
I can't seem to find an ETF similar to Purpose (PSU.U) listed in the US. Am I missing something?
Thanks

Q: hello 5i:
nice yield, price has come down in the last year so more attractive. Of the yield, how much is return of capital, over the years? Is it significant, in your opinion?
thanks
Paul L

Q: When is Ex-Dividend Date for ZWU (BMO Covered Utilities)? Would the investor get a dividend if the ex-dividend date is today and ZWU is purchased today but the settlement date is March 16? Thank you

Q: Hello 5i,
I have reviewed the questions on these two ETF's and I would like to confirm my thinking. I need to increase both my international and U.S. sectors, one more than the other. As I understand it, if I purchase LIFE, then my international sector would improve over HHL and if I purchase HHL, then my U.S. sector would improve over LIFE. Beyond geographic sector allocation I am largely indifferent albeit with a slight preference for HHL more due to its MER more than anything else.
So, are my assumptions correct and would you have anything further to add in terms of preferring one over the other that I may have overlooked?
Many thanks as always!!!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Is there a US $ equivalent to HSAV?

Q: I have yet to participate in the lithium "play" and wondering if its too late, and if not, what you would recommend. Individual stock, or ETF? Will be held either in RRSP or TFSA. Thanks

Q: This is in response to Greg's question on cash etf's through TD Webbroker. I use the TD investment savings accounts, TDB8150 for CAD and TDB8152 for USD, they are structured as mutual funds but are not mutual funds, no mgmt fees, no trading fees, current rates are 4.05% and 4.15% respectively, interest is calculated daily and paid monthly, unit value $10 does not fluctuate i.e. no capital gains or losses. Check it out. You have next day liquidity if trade is placed before 3 pm ET and you can buy securities if these holdings are in your account as units are treated like cash, you just have to ensure you sell units to settle trades. Hope this helps.

Q: Hi
I use TD WebBroker. Why can I not purchase PSA or HSAV on WebBroker? Do you have a similar investment I can buy on WebBroker? I would like CAD and USD options please.

Thanks for everything
Greg

Q: My sister needs to park around $90,000 which she intend to put on a house down-payment next February.

She can get around 4.5% for a 9-month GIC.

From reading your website over the years, I know that the above funds are also an option. However, I don't know how to judge the return that can be expected.

Which of the two options (GIC or one of these funds) would you recommend?

Thanks as always.

Q: My daughter is planning to start a new TFSA (full $88K) and contemplating the following:
Option#1, Autopilot All in one global index fund, such as XEQT or VEQT.
Option#2, All in Canadian equity index fund, such as XIU or XIC added to XEQT or VEQT.
Option#3, 5i favourite picks, such as BN, GSY, DSG, TFII, TOI and WSP .
Please advise which option is best for a buy and hold long term TFSA investment or suggest a better alternate. Thank you. Bill.