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Q: Hi,

Your answer today on BKCC & BKCL prompted me to compare BKCC with Blackrock BKCL both of which have high dividends….and I still look for sustainable dividends and some growth. As 5i pointed out with BkCC ( usa) it “ tends” to pay a consistent dividend….BUT the share value has dropped from over $16 to about $3.70 today.

1. What is your best guess on the fate of Horizon’s BKCC over the next 5 years?

2. Given that Canadian banks pay consistent dividends and decent dividends….
again best guess…. would buying BNS, CMO, TD, RY, BMO be more likely to provide a better payoff over the same 5 year period.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on February 13, 2024
Q: I Have exposure to all the sectors in TSX index in my non-registered account. All my investments are in Canadian companies except technology and health sector. I chose American equities for health sector because I did not think Canadian sector was true health sector. Instead I bought IBB-Q and VHT-A. What do think of my strategy? What do you think of the ETFs that I have in this health sector? What would be some alternatives?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 13, 2024
Q: Regarding Harry’s question from Feb 8, Fidelity has an ETF version of this Fund - FCGC
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 13, 2024
Q: The last question about this ETF was on February 08, 2022.

On BNN recently, Larry Berman suggested buying PAVE “on a dip”, especially if one’s portfolio has too much Technology and thus increased risk. We are overweight Technology, but underweight U.S., so this ETF is appealing. Do you concur? Also, to buy “on the dip”, what might a good entry price be? Finally, are there better ETF alternatives in the U.S. infrastructure space that should be considered? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on February 12, 2024
Q: I understand that BKCL is a fund of funds having only BKCC as a holding using covered call strategy with some leverage with a higher yield than BKCC. BKCC is a covered call with no leverage. I am a 77 year old with a diversified value portfolio of individual stocks and ETF's with about 17% of the portfolio in covered call ETF's. I have many of the ETF holdings as individual stocks, blue chips, for the dividends and gains. Please suggest which would be the preferred way to go, BKCL or BKCC.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on February 12, 2024
Q: I have over 8000 shares of VFV in my NR, up about 50%. I am looking to hold for 20 years and not touch them. Unbeknownst to me when I bought them, I now realize there is a tax disadvantage compared to HXS. How much performance drag will occur from the tax disadvantage, and would it be worth the capital gains tax to sell and switch?

I could sell and incur huge capital gains on these shares, but I am not sure if it would be worth paying the capital gains to sell them and buy HXS.

My alternate plan going forward was to buy HXS with my dividends, instead of VFV.
Read Answer Asked by Joey on February 12, 2024
Q: Hi

What would you prefer among XEF, ZEA, and VI for a long-term hold for international exposure ex CA and US.

Thanks
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 12, 2024
Q: There are a number of Canadian based NASDAQ100 and S&P500 ETF's. Which NASDAQ100 and S&P500 ETF would you prefer, or would be "best", for a TFSA account, and why? Would investing within an RRSP or in a non-registered account alter your selections and if so, why would that be? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on February 09, 2024
Q: If you wanted to replace CVD in a portfolio that resembles the income portfolio, would you reinvest in the other current securities or would you replace it with another security? Secondly, what would would you consider replacing it with that would give you better tax treatment, for one who is relying on the portfolio almost entirely for retirement income?
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on February 09, 2024
Q: Would you be able to provide me with suggested EFT equivalent (or similar) to these Mutual Funds?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Raymond on February 08, 2024
Q: Hi Folks,
I am looking suggestions for my non reg account,
I currently have 7% weighting in HHL and 7% in ZWE. I am close to retirement age.
Also is there a website that indicates whether the income from etfs/ stocks are dividends or interest.
Cheers

Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 08, 2024
Q: US Natural Gas price are very depressed and I'm looking at a fund called US Natural Gas Fund (UNG). If natural gas price go higher, I assume the fund price should increase. I would hold the fund for a few months and expect to make money if US Nat Gas prices are higher when I sell. However, my question is .... is UNG a fund like HOU where the price being reset everyday and someone could hold the fund for a few months and could lose money even if the US Natural Gas goes price. Thanks MMD
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on February 08, 2024
Q: This ETF lists itself as on the low side for risk. It has a nice dividend yield, but most of the stocks it holds seem to be big name techs. It says on the site that it rights puts for downside protection but I have no idea how much protection that is if there was a market downturn. I'm betting you do. I want to buy this for the 'fairly safe/high yield' part of my portfolio. How would this compare in risk to something like the big banks, pipelines or utilities?
Read Answer Asked by John on February 08, 2024
Q: With recent gain in tech sector, are you concerned with valuations getting stretched. Is there some kind of euphoria being building which draws some parallel to 2000 tech bubble. Like 20-30% jump on META, NVDA, SMCI, ARM. Is there a suggested to mitigate risk while maintaining decent exposure. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by RUPINDER on February 08, 2024
Q: Hello 5i,
I need to increase my U.S. exposure in 1) healthcare 2) consumer discretionary and 3) consumer staples.
Can you please recommend 2 stocks and 1 ETF for each of these sectors for a 3-5yr hold.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on February 08, 2024
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