Investment Q&A

Q: Are preferred shares ETFs a good buy? They keep sinking lower. Buy the dip on ZPR.TO?

Q: If one already has a 10% weighting in ITOT would an additional position in a small cap fund be warranted? Which ETF is preferred for small cap exposure and why - IJR or IWM? It appears IJR has outperformed on all timelines. Is this due to its more concentrated approach? Is there a global small cap etf that is recommended?

Q: How stable is the $2 dividend, currently yielding 8%?

Any similar etf you would consider to be a better choice for income and some growth?

Thanks.

Q: Hello, can you explain the difference between Estimated Annualized yield of 5.48% 12 Month trailing yield of 4.63% for an ETF such as HFR?

Thank you,

Mike

Q: Hello, in my portfolio today, I have mainly Canadian dividend stocks and US mega caps in the form of CDRs, for diversification. To add some more diversification, would now be a good time to add US small caps with XSU-T (I want to keep it in CAN$) and if so, why? Thanks

Q: My TFSA, holds my riskier investments and is 3 % of my total registered and non-registered accounts. I am looking at adding one of these two for a weighting of 25 % within my TFSA, so total allocation of this ETF to all accounts would be less than 1 %.

What is the difference between them and which is more appropriate? Thanks. Derek.

Q: Good Morning
Recently the German Stock index DAX is reaching all time highs. Why is it that the German ETF EWG is down 22% from its high.
As well, can you tell us if the EWG is a good buy? Thank you for your insight.

Q: In Saturday's Globe and Mail, Rob Carrick recommended investing in target maturity bond ETFs which, unlike traditional bond ETFs, pay the initial investment plus interest i on the maturity date. After having seen my bond ETFs go down dramatically over the past year, this seems like a good alternative. I would like your opinion . Do you see any potential negatives for these types of bond ETFs? Are if there are any such ETFs that you would recommend?

Q: Rick Reider at Blackrock has started a new income fund listed as BINC on NYSE. Would ask you to examine this fund and provide any views, concerns, etc you can at this early stage. Am I correct that it has no yield such that it would only produce capital gain or loss once sold and therefore no tax while held from dividend income. Aside from its lack of track record at this point does the intended approach of this fund and the reputation and history of the manager lead you to a possible positive view of this as a worthy income investment for an investor preferring capital appreciation over yield. Thank you..

Q: In a recent answer you said "We feel that the slightly overcrowded flight to safety in large-cap tech names can open up opportunities for smaller and mid-sized names".

Is there a canadian ETF that reflects an investment in small and mid cap tech in Canada that is worth investing in right now ? And if not is there an American one ? Thanks

Q: Hello 5i,
I realize you don’t follow the Japanese market but if you were to try to ride the current momentum there how would you do it?
Thank you
Dave

Q: Hi Peter,

I hold IWO in my portfolio, currently at about 30% loss.

What you suggest, hold it, sell it Or ADD MORE OF IT ?

Thanks

Q: With the large caps largely moving the S&P500, would you put new money into SPY or RSP (equal weight ETF)? Looking for growth, short and long term. Please give a short reasoning for your answer. Thanks in advance.

Q: hello 5i:
In our various portfolios, we own DIVO, SCHD and MTUM. MOAT is not owned. I've done a fairly deep dive trying to compare the 4 etf's as I'd like to consolidate some of our single companies eg. MRK, LMT etc etc into ETFs to simplify things, and in the case of the RRIFs, to enhance yield. By my metrics, DIVO seems to come out on top on a risk/reward basis and a good balance of yield with growth. I've included MOAT as I'm interested in the concept (but not sold on the ETF). Can you confirm my findings? Would you agree, or what could you add to my findings? Is there a source (Morningstar does a good job, but not great) that would allow me to better compare risk/return of the listed etf's?
I realize there are a few questions here: take as many credits as necessary to answer as I have a lot banked.
thanks
Paul L

Q: What are your thoughts on this dividend growth ETF?
Thanks

Q: Commercial real estate is in big trouble. Do you have any recommendations how to take advantage of the declining fortunes of this sector, in Canada or the US? Is there an inverse commercial real estate etf? Have the stock prices of the sector already been priced in?

Q: I have both of the above ETF's. Thinking of selling all of ZWB and adding to ZEB . While I like the high yield of the covered calls I think there is better opportunity for capital appreciation. with ZEB. as the values of all the banks are down. This would be aa long term hold. Your thoughts .

Q: What is your favourite etf for Canadian banks? Is CPD a good way to gain exposure to them?

Q: Couple weeks ago I asked about CYBR ETF. You thought I meant Cyberarc Software. Thought the ETF would be doing much better than what it is. Worth hanging onto?

Q: If JEPI is held in a RRIF, would US withholding taxes be applicable or would the be exempt?

Thank you for your guidance.