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Q: Hi

Sold both BCE and T prior to them dropping.

I am now under weight in communications by 3.79%.

Do I buy them back or would I be better off with VOX as my US holdings are doing better than my Canadian holdings over all.

Thank you

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 04, 2023
Q: hi,
Is the "dividend" paid from ZRE actually treated as "interest" for tax purposes? and therefore, this would be best held in an RRSP? and more generally, in your opinion, which accounts are best for holding CDN vs US dividend stocks, CDN and US growth stocks (ie lots of capital gains ), and fixed income/interest?
cheers and thanks, chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on July 04, 2023
Q: Hello Team,

What are your favourite etfs for high interest savings account for both CAD and USD?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on July 04, 2023
Q: With a large cap International mandate, what would be your recommended top Canadian ETFs hedged to the Canadian dollar and top US ETFs?

What US ETFs focused on the Industrial sector would be your top recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by perry on June 30, 2023
Q: Hi Peter, thanks to you and your team for your great service. For a young person (or anyone for that matter), what are your thoughts on regular contributions to the S&P vs picking individual stocks ? It seems a simple but winning approach as it buys more of the good compalnies each 1/4 and kicks out the poor performers. It lacks energy etc but is this an issue ? Is there any data on how many mgrs or individuals actually beat the S&P. Are there equivilant and/or complimentary indexes you would pair with the S&P ? Looking to spend less time fussing over individual names. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 30, 2023
Q: I hold the listed equities/ ETF in my 14 year old grandson's RESP account. Given thee current environment what changes would you make in preparation for the next 4 years? I consider HFR is cash available.

Woule you consider adding some US listings for diversification? Given some current thinking regarding the US dollar would it be wiser to add Cdn listed ETFs of US companies? . What would be the tax implications of adding US listed companies that do not pay a dividend? Any paperwork?

Thanks very much. Take whatever credits are needed.

are there any stocks in the account that you would replace?,

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 29, 2023
Q: Would you suggest some ETFs that capture U.S. & Cdn stocks - top ones that hold top DOW, NASDQ & S&P? My son is 33 YO - has RRSP, TFSA and Non- Reg acct, I believe he owns some NVIDIA stock. I realize not a lot of info. My investment strategy is quite different as I am not - as a priority, focused on growth; but, dividend growers which has served me well over the last 15 years.
Thank you,
James
Read Answer Asked by James on June 28, 2023
Q: Hi Folks,
I have come across ZQQ and XQQ. What do you think of me adding one of these to my RRSP account. I would like some exposure to Tech and this seems like a simple way to do it OR would it be better to buy the individual companies themselves?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on June 28, 2023
Q: I have money invested in the CASH and PSAV ETFs in registered accounts through my bank HSBC Canada. As I understand it, HSBC Canada is about to be bought by RBC. I also understand that RBC, for some reason, does not allow trading in the CASH and PSAV ETFs. If this is correct, am I at any risk or concern on this? Should I sell my CASH and PSAV ETFs before RBC takes over or just carry on as normal?
Read Answer Asked by David on June 27, 2023
Q: Hi,

Can you offer your words of wisdom about this product. I don't see any questions this when I searched your archives. Came across this product some time ago when a guest on BNN mentioned this.

Is this a safe place to park my USD (iTrade allows me to hold USD) Are thee any other products that are similar and less expensive? It's MER is 0.12 according to Horizon's website.
Is this okay to hold them in both registered and non registered accounts? With the long anticipated pullback on its way, I thought parking cash in USD is a way to go. Plus USD seems to weakening and may be worthwhile to buys some now?

As always many thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on June 27, 2023
Q: In a registered account as a single long term etf for bonds is hyi an acceptable choice over zag? If interest rates go furhther up or down, is there more risk with hyi? These are currently showing monthly distributions of HYI: 6.72% and ZAG: 3.56%.
Retired investor...
Read Answer Asked by Boyd on June 26, 2023
Q: -What are your thoughts on these money market funds. I'm looking for a place to park some cash and gain a yield for the short term.

Are they taxed as dividend income or interest?

Any thoughts on timing entry and exit?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 26, 2023
Q: Hello 5i,

What is your opinion of SPYI for a RIF.

Safety, Return, Growth and the High Yield it offers? Is this ETF safe as far as preservation of capital?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on June 26, 2023
Q: Some suggestions for investing for growth in either India or Japan please.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on June 26, 2023
Q: Hi team, I am a retired, income with a bit of growth investor. I have 22 holdings in my portfolio. My general rule of thumb is that a single holding should not be over 5% and a sector no more than 20%. When it comes to ETF's my % are a bit higher. My question is, with the above ETF's in mind could you please tell me what the maximum % you would feel comfortable with holding in a portfolio. eg- I have ZWA at 10%, ZWE 9%, ZWU 9%, with cash at 15.5%. Thanks for your expertise, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William on June 24, 2023
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