Investment Q&A

Q: I am trying to insure broad diversity across our investments and we seem to be missing the small to medium cap categories. Would you consider this to be a good way to cover this area?

Q: These two ETF's appear to have the same holdings, but NXF.B seems to have better results. Would you recommend one over the other for income purposes?

Q: Hello,

I just received a letter stating that PXG and many other Invesco ETF's are being delisted as at April 17, 2023.

Is it more prudent to sell prior to this date or let the delisting date be the selling date? Any advantages or disadvantages?

Thanks for your help.

Q: With China sending UFOs to annoy Biden and inconvenience Justin do you feel this could cause issues with holdings in China? My only exposure is in VEE so wonder if I should sell it and buy a ex china emerging market ETF. Do you have a recommendation for a VEE replacement with no or much less China exposure.

Q: Too good to be true alert: Can HMAX consistently deliver a 13% return using call options? This is near triple the yield on some of the big six bank stocks. It's hard to believe that a 13% return can be consistently delivered. Doesn't seem real. What might the downside be to owning this vehicle? Thank you!

Q: I’m looking to diversify a small portfolio in a TFSA by purchasing ‘some’ ETF’s with reasonable distributions and not too much risk to capital, the idea being that this is a growing ‘rainy day fund’. The most attractive ones, to me, involve at least some U.S. investments. I’m sure that the first thing you would say is that you are not tax experts. With that said, do you think that XHY’s income would be subject to the U.S. Witholding tax? And following that do you know of any online sources that list the tax implications of specific ETF’s re. Withholding tax? The most that ETF providers might say on their sites is that an ETF is TFSA/RSP eligible
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I recognize that the tax does not rule out the utility of an investment. When would you ignore its’ presence for an investment? A long-winded question.

Q: Hi,

I'm looking for a CDN growth/tech ETF and I was astonished to kind TLF has a dividend of 6.5%?? And TXF has a dividend of 15.6%?? Is this true and is it safe?

I don't understand why growth ETFs would have dividends like this? Of the 3 ETFs mentioned, which would you recommend?

Q: I hold VIG and VTI in my RRSP account.

How much overlap is there with these? I'm trying to trim down the number of holdings I have and was thinking I could choose one of these.

If you were to go to one, which one would it be?

Thanks
Robert

Q: Hello Peter,
I don’t have any investments in my portfolio in the emerging market, especially in China. Would you please recommend a few stocks and/or ETFs for 5 year or longer holds. If possible, please provide on each of your recommended investments an approximate price-entry point. In general, what percentage of my portfolio should be allocated for this market?

Thank you,
Roger

Q: Our daughter has secured a great job and is now in a position to invest in TSFA and RRSP's. I'm thinking she should start out investing in ETF's. Can you please recommend your favourite ETF's for each, would you also diversify to include some foreign exposure at this time ?

Q: Hello 5i,
What do you think about BMAX for income? How do they achieve a current dividend yield of 9.24%. Is there a return of capital? Thanks. Cheers

Q: Hi

In my RRSP account I am down 10% on ZWU.

Based on interest rates and other factors would AD.UN be the better of the two to own?

If you have any other suggestions please feel free to mention.

Thank you

Mike

Q: Hi,

Now, I realize this is not your area of tinkering and please, if you feel its an area you are not comfortable with, say so.

In the many podcasts and financial shows that I follow and listen to a growing number of 'experts' ae waxing eloquent on how they expect the markets ex NA, whether they be EM or Europe will outperform over the next year +

Can you tell me

1)Do you agree with this, why yes or no?

2)If one has no direct international exposure should one , in your opinion own something to give then that exposure. and

3)Finally if you do agree what options would you reccomend investors consider.

Thanks in advance.



Sheldon

Q: Hi Team, my entire portfolio is in stocks(no ETF's) but i am intrigued by HMAX. I am thinking of replacing my two bank holdings (RBC,TD) with HMAX.
Is this basic understanding correct: If Canadian bank share prices decline HMAX unit price will do slightly better than bank index. In a steady share price enviornment for the banks HMAX will be about the same as the bank index. If the banks rise significantly HMAX will go up but will lag the index. All the while HMAX will yield approx. 13% while the individual banks will pay 4-5%.
My current view on the banks is cautious (hold) and I do not want to abadon the sector as it is such a significant part of the TSX and long-term they do well.
A 13% return with minimal volatility (arguably less volatility than holding an individual bank) seems pretty good for the banking allocation of a portfolio. Am I missing something?

Q: hello 5i:
can you compare XHY and USHY? USHY looks to have a much higher yield, particularly as its in US dollars. Is there a large risk difference in these ETFs?
thanks
Paul L

Q: I deal with CIBC Investors Edge and was wondering if there is a good ETF for buying GICs for my registered account. GIC are paying 6%, I believe? maybe some other instrument?

Q: Hello 5i,
It was mentioned that XHY should be kept in a registered account as it is foreign income. The dividend is shown to be paid in Canadian funds and the exchange is TSX.Where are the foreign income consequences related to holding XHY?
Thank you for your service
Stanley

Q: Hi folks
Today Feb 6, XLE is $85.45 as I type. I believe i read in the Q and A that you mentioned that if XLE dropped below $85.00 that the sector is rolling over. Is this still the case? If so what would you suggest I do if anything? My weighting is 9.5%. I own ENB, SHEL, HES, TOU, TVE, PEY, SU, PXT with each at varying weights. (ENB being the highest at 3.35% and I realize also a Utility)
Thankyou as always..much appreciated.

Q: From a dividend growth and overall return perspective, could you please rank the above etfs ? I do not need the income so my preference would go to HXT. Am I getting exposed to a lot more volatility in your opinion ?

Q: Over the last couple months I have increased the fixed income portion of my RSP, and would like to finish with a smallish position in a a high-yield bond ETF. Been looking at PDI and ZHY/XHY (they seem about the same). Some questions:

1) is the current PDI premium normal for this fund on a historical basis
2) the PDI dividend seems consistent, but how do they manage to maintain that level
3) PDI is more international than the others - do you see this as a positive or negative for high-yield corporate holdings
4) do you think it is too early to get into high-yield if interest rates keep going up or if we get into a "significant" recession
5) who do you consider to be the best manager of these 3 ETFs, and if you would buy , which is your pick and why
Thank-you Grant