Q: Is it true the companies in IJR small cap 600 are requred to be profitable and 45 % or the companies in the Russell 2000 are not profitable thus making IJR a safer and better investment, Is there a covered call etf similar to IJR? Thanks for your expertise.
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Q: Hi, I'm not sure if my question went through previously, but I was wondering if you could provide more information on the ETF Fund Growth Model Portfolio with respect to proportions of different sectors and different country involvement?
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ $164.89)
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RBC Life Science and Technology Fund Series D (RBF1030 $69.20)
Q: Over the long run these two technology ETFs show comparable returns. However while ZQQ has significantly outperformed RBF1030 over the past year, the trend has reversed over the last month. RBF 1030 has a higher healthcare component than ZQQ and recent healthcare news (diabetes, weight loss drugs) seem to be driving it forward while stumbling tech shares recently are holding back this component. Given the big run up in technology over the past year, do you think RBF1030 with its higher healthcare component might be safer or provide better performance over the next year or so.
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Cimarex Energy Co (XEC $87.20)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $44.41)
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iShares S&P India Nifty 50 Index Fund (INDY $43.01)
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iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ $36.85)
Q: Hi there, do you have a view on any specific emerging markets (eg single countries) that are particularly investable right now? Ideally accessible via a targeted ETF. Thanks as always!
Q: I note you last comment on ZRR (BMO Real Return Bond Index ETF) was in 2022. I note it has declined from the $19 range about a year ago down to $14 currently. What are your thoughts on it today as a place to invest for dividend income (RBC shows a dividend of 6.83%). I am interested in it for income as I am retired. How safe is the dividend and what will cause the price to appreciate again?
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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (XEMC $65.27)
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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF (EMXC $80.15)
Q: Can you please give me a few ideas on Emerging Market ETF's that you like. I would prefer little or no exposure to China. Do you agree with this thinking? Your thoughts and best ideas would be appreciated. Thank You.
Q: Hi 5i,
I am interested in purchasing HXX to get tax efficient exposure to Eurozone in my NonReg account. The AUM is approx. 95M, Counter party exposue is 24% and the 30 day trading volume is 1,500. Do you see any issues with buying this ETF for the long haul? Is Eurozone a decent valuation compared to Canada and USA markets? thanks
I am interested in purchasing HXX to get tax efficient exposure to Eurozone in my NonReg account. The AUM is approx. 95M, Counter party exposue is 24% and the 30 day trading volume is 1,500. Do you see any issues with buying this ETF for the long haul? Is Eurozone a decent valuation compared to Canada and USA markets? thanks
Q: Peter; If I own various oil and gas/ tech stocks does it make sense to buy a covered call ETF, i.e., the BMO ZWT and the Horizon ENCC , to hedge ? Thanks.
Rod.
Rod.
Q: Do you consider this ETF suitable for a dividend-oriented portfolio? Thanks.
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $655.42)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $588.00)
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Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK $376.18)
Q: I do not have a representation in my portfolio of the top 7 stocks that driven the markets higher this past year. What would be the best ETF to buy to represent these magnificent 7 as they are called?
Q: Hello, from a defensive perspective that is least correlated with the stock market, which ETF would you purchase ? (All other factors remaining equal)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.92)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.42)
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT $86.39)
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iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XTLH $31.56)
Q: hi,
can I get your opinion on the Aug. 9th Globe and Mail article by David Rosenberg and Bhawana Chhabra, "...It's time for investors to revisit their asset mix." And are you able to provide a few Canadian dollar ETF's to buy ( US treasury index? other? ), if you would in fact recommend that?
thanks, Chris
can I get your opinion on the Aug. 9th Globe and Mail article by David Rosenberg and Bhawana Chhabra, "...It's time for investors to revisit their asset mix." And are you able to provide a few Canadian dollar ETF's to buy ( US treasury index? other? ), if you would in fact recommend that?
thanks, Chris
Q: Can you compare these please. umax distribution is much higher and is not leveraged, fewer holdings but includes railroads
Is zwu leveraged, and what does "leaverage" mean
Can't find umax mer
Thank you as always
Is zwu leveraged, and what does "leaverage" mean
Can't find umax mer
Thank you as always
Q: What is your opinion of svol etf. What are the risks with it in your view. Will it increase in price if volaltility increase. Thanks for your expert analysis
Q: Dear 5i,
If one wanted to get exposure to Japan using either FLJP or FLJH and had a medium to long term view that the Japanese currency was going to get stronger than the US dollar. Which ETF is the best one to purchase for maximum appreciation? I often get confused with hedged and non-hedged products. Can you share any simple rules I might use in future to avoid the confusion. Thanks
If one wanted to get exposure to Japan using either FLJP or FLJH and had a medium to long term view that the Japanese currency was going to get stronger than the US dollar. Which ETF is the best one to purchase for maximum appreciation? I often get confused with hedged and non-hedged products. Can you share any simple rules I might use in future to avoid the confusion. Thanks
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Global X Gold ETF (HUG $32.54)
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SPDR Gold Shares (GLD $404.04)
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iShares Gold Trust (IAU $82.78)
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SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM $87.04)
Q: Hi gang , could you please suggest me 3-4 gold ETF? Hold for 2-3 years. Thanks
Alnoor
Alnoor
Q: Are there any Canadian ETF s that track the US defence industry ? What are your thoughts of investing in this sector ? Thanks. Derek
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First Solar Inc. (FSLR $189.92)
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iShares S&P Global Clean Energy Index Fund (ICLN $18.18)
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SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (SEDG $46.73)
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Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH $40.76)
Q: ICLN Any reasons for the decline over the last few days?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD $329.34)
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iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (SOXX $336.59)
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VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH $391.36)
Q: On this pullback in technology, do you have favourites to target or with all the different sub-sectors of semi’s would it just make more sense to focus on an ETF? Thank you!
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $604.43)
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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT $716.42)
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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG $446.30)
Q: Saw this on Business Insider. Would you be able to tell me the names of the Index Funds & the one that was up 500%?
A 27-year-old investor who's building a retirement portfolio of $2 million in 8 years shares the 3 index funds he's betting on, including one with an over 500% return in the last 10 years.
Thank you.
A 27-year-old investor who's building a retirement portfolio of $2 million in 8 years shares the 3 index funds he's betting on, including one with an over 500% return in the last 10 years.
Thank you.