Q: I have some cash in a non-registered account that I will need access to sometime in the next 6-18 months. Given the indeterminate timeline I'm reluctant to lock the funds up in a GIC or term deposit and am looking to put them into a HISA ETF. Aside from slight differences in yield, MER or AUM are there any significant differences between the various HISA ETF's available and which one would you see as preferable? Thanks.
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iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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Select Medical Holdings Corporation (SEM)
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TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF (TEC)
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Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Index ETF (CHPS)
Q: two questions - for CDN. investor with CDN dollars what ETFs do you recommend for the semi-conductor space and us technology - thanks
Q: with the Treasury Department starting to sell bonds this week, do you expect bond prices to drop? If so, how long in duration should the drop continue? Do you see this as a buying opportunity? if so, can you recommend bonds?
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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL)
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iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (SOXX)
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VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
Q: Which is the best way to play Semis? Up 100 % in AMD AND NVDA,etc. Want to take profits but stay in sector.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: AIDB
NYSE Arca/US
Qraft AI-Pilot U.S. Large Cap Dynamic Beta ETF
Speculative buy?
Thank you.
NYSE Arca/US
Qraft AI-Pilot U.S. Large Cap Dynamic Beta ETF
Speculative buy?
Thank you.
Q: I have some cash (in a non-registered account) that I will need to have access to sometime over the next six to eighteen months and am looking for somewhere to park it until needed. Because of the indeterminate timeframe I want to stay away from locking the funds in to a GIC or term deposit. Aside from slight differences in yield, MER and/or AUM are there any significant differences between the different high interest savings account ETF offerings and which would you suggest? Thanks.
Q: It's not a question but rather a comment to complete your answer for the question asked by Paul on June 05, 2023. You can buy HSAV through CIBC Investor Edge, I had to open an account with them specifically for this purpose.
Q: Hello, what is the best etf to have exposure to Canadian real estate? THANKS
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Curious if you have suggestions for investing in Japan? We have been hearing more about the theme that Japan is in the begins of a bull market. I am wondering if there are good vehicles to particapte in a positive economic environment in Japan that will give us gains in excess of currency devaluation.
Thanks!
Curious if you have suggestions for investing in Japan? We have been hearing more about the theme that Japan is in the begins of a bull market. I am wondering if there are good vehicles to particapte in a positive economic environment in Japan that will give us gains in excess of currency devaluation.
Thanks!
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO)
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF (CLF)
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iShares Canadian Real Return Bond Index ETF (XRB)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
Q: Hello 5i
We currently hold CBO, CLF & XRB at 25/25/50% all as long term holdings in a slight loss position. I believe we are currently at (or very near) peak interest rates. Do you have any suggestions to bond replacements that might be better positioned to capture rate reductions for these holdings. (not accounting for the bonus of tax loss selling)
Again many thanks
Les
We currently hold CBO, CLF & XRB at 25/25/50% all as long term holdings in a slight loss position. I believe we are currently at (or very near) peak interest rates. Do you have any suggestions to bond replacements that might be better positioned to capture rate reductions for these holdings. (not accounting for the bonus of tax loss selling)
Again many thanks
Les
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Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Bank of Montreal (BMO)
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Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)
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National Bank of Canada (NA)
Q: I am looking to add exposure to Canadian Banks. Given current pricing it seems like a good time to add exposure. Can you rank your favourite banks at this time. Do you have a preferred Bank ETF that could also provide good Canadain Banking exposure.
Thanks
Tim
Thanks
Tim
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Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
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Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG)
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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD)
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GLOBAL X FDS (BOTZ)
Q: Peter,
You recently mentioned recently the way to play AI was through U.S. Mega cap companies. Which ones in particular were you referring to ? Are there any ETF's worth reviewing?
Thank you
Paul
You recently mentioned recently the way to play AI was through U.S. Mega cap companies. Which ones in particular were you referring to ? Are there any ETF's worth reviewing?
Thank you
Paul
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index ETF (VA)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
Q: What ETF's do you recommend for dividends and growth for:
1. Canadian coverage
2. US coverage but in $CAD.
3. Europe coverage but in $CAD
4. Asia coverage but in $CAD
1. Canadian coverage
2. US coverage but in $CAD.
3. Europe coverage but in $CAD
4. Asia coverage but in $CAD
Q: Hi
I am currently holding the above 3 ETF and it shows zero value, Just want to know can we expect any returns from this or those are write off (No value) going forward. Appreciate your comments
I am currently holding the above 3 ETF and it shows zero value, Just want to know can we expect any returns from this or those are write off (No value) going forward. Appreciate your comments
Q: Are preferred shares ETFs a good buy? They keep sinking lower. Buy the dip on ZPR.TO?
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iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT)
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Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US Small Capital Index Fund ETF (VSS)
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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
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iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR)
Q: If one already has a 10% weighting in ITOT would an additional position in a small cap fund be warranted? Which ETF is preferred for small cap exposure and why - IJR or IWM? It appears IJR has outperformed on all timelines. Is this due to its more concentrated approach? Is there a global small cap etf that is recommended?
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)
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iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF)
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iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)
Q: How stable is the $2 dividend, currently yielding 8%?
Any similar etf you would consider to be a better choice for income and some growth?
Thanks.
Any similar etf you would consider to be a better choice for income and some growth?
Thanks.
Q: Hello, can you explain the difference between Estimated Annualized yield of 5.48% 12 Month trailing yield of 4.63% for an ETF such as HFR?
Thank you,
Mike
Thank you,
Mike
Q: Hello, in my portfolio today, I have mainly Canadian dividend stocks and US mega caps in the form of CDRs, for diversification. To add some more diversification, would now be a good time to add US small caps with XSU-T (I want to keep it in CAN$) and if so, why? Thanks
Q: My TFSA, holds my riskier investments and is 3 % of my total registered and non-registered accounts. I am looking at adding one of these two for a weighting of 25 % within my TFSA, so total allocation of this ETF to all accounts would be less than 1 %.
What is the difference between them and which is more appropriate? Thanks. Derek.
What is the difference between them and which is more appropriate? Thanks. Derek.