Investment Q&A

Q: Which do you prefer to invest today: TLT or preferred stock ETFs. For preferred stock ETFs, could you suggest a few? Please explain the reason. Thank you.

Q: Do you still think right now is a good time to invest in Japan? If so... How do you compare these ETFs? Which one are best for a long term investor? Thank you.

Q: Good day, 5i. I am looking for your opinion of Hamilton Technology
Yield Maximizer ETF. Thank you.

Q: Can you please tell me how the 10-year total return of XEI compares with XIU and XIC? Do you know methodology used for selecting holdings in the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend index? Where can I find a complete list of the holdings in XEI?
Thank you!!

Q: Are the distributions taxed as income?

Q: What can you tell me please about Global Dividend Growth Split? Is it worth my attention? Can you please recommend better alternatives that are somewhat similar please? Thanks.

Q: Would like your opinion on Forstrong Global Income. I know it has no track record as it is a new offering.
Your thoughts on the expenses? The MER as stated, would it be the true expenses as the ETF itself holds other ETF's that make up the holdings? Can you please give me some idea of the true expenses?
Thank you

Q: What would you recommend for an ETF that holds a broad base of US stocks (such as S&P 500) but is sold in CDN dollars, non-hedged. Also, a similar ETF that is priced in USD. Thanks

Q: I want to invest in Japan's semiconductor industry, do you know what ETF I can use?

Thanks.

Q: Good morning - can you suggest some US S & P 500 ETF possibilities along with a recommended choice. Many thanks

al

Q: In a non registered account,there is no tax on hsav monthly interest neither on hewb monthly dividend.When those ETF are sold though,do one has to pay tax on the total of interest accumulated in the ETF or on total dividends accumulated (+capital gains)since the acquisition,or tax shall be only due on capital gains ?

Q: Which ETF would have the best potential under the current market outlook?

Q: Hello 5i,

David asked a question about timing a purchase of TLT. The answer indicated now was a good time but the recommendation was to buy an aggressive bond. Can you list two examples from the US, CAN, and 1 from a global perspective that would meet the description of an aggressive bond?

Thank you,
D&J

Q: Dear 5i
I currently own TD and RY for my financial positions . I was considering buying SLF as an alternative to banks but still considered within the financial sector . Is it worth the diversification or should i just add to my existing bank stocks that i own ?
Also i've recently added HISA and PSA to my portfolio which would probably not be for a long term hold but until interest rates decline considerably from where they are today . My question is, is it possible to have too much cash parked in these type of accounts that should interest rates decline noticeably and quickly , that there would be a liquidity problem ie getting my cash out , should a lot of investors decide at the same time to liquidate their holdings in these type of accounts ?
Thanks
Bill C

Q: Your response to "Alex" on October 23, 2023 and today's National Post article by David Rosenberg are very positive for the immediate success of TLT. Given its reasonable payout, it seems worth waiting for a turnaround; however, its recent performance has been abysmal. Timing thoughts? It is a worthwhile long-term hold?

Q: I am puzzled that you often recommend Global V Iithium (LIT) .
Even though it is an ETF ( thereby "broader and safer" , in comparison to other lithium plays it has been one of the worst performers . Almost every day it loses value. ughhh

Q: Hi, I have a goodly amount of my savings in HYLD for income, and now Hamilton has come out with SMAX. I like the idea of SMAX, as it is not leveraged, and only writes covered calls on 30% of it's holdings. I realize that it is brand new, SMAX, and not very big, but would you consider it to be a better choice down the road, as I am considering switching out of HYLD into SMAX in the future.
Thanks for your patience with these high yield covered call questions.

Q: XSTH, QTIP, or ZTIP - which do you prefer for TIPS etf in CAD and why? Feel free to include another CAD name I've not mentioned if applicable

Q: What is the best denominated US TIPs etf?

Q: Hbnd has a yield of .88% though it pays distribution of .13 cents monthly.Why is that-they do this with several enhanced etfs