Q: The Brazilian Real currency took a big hit since COVID started and with the countries' recent events, the pain likely is not over quite yet. I wanted to know if there were an ETF that would give me access to a potential recovery of the country's economy as well as their currency's recovery (as it is now 4.54$ real for 1$ Canadian or 5.71$ for 1$ USD ). I currently do not own any emerging market ETF for my locked in RSP. I have seen EWZ recommended a few times on here and wanted to know if it was a good option for this goal or if 5i had better recommendations as of today. And would a 5% allocation be too much? Thank you!
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- Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
- Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXT)
- Global X Europe 50 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXX)
Q: How do you think the European markets will do vs the US markets going forward 5+ years? Do you think the US market will outperform Europe or would you be in both markets? If so, what would the % split be?
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Q: Would JEPI be appropriate for US income and some growth with low volatility. What are pros and cons of this investment?
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Thank you
- iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW)
- Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETF (VXC)
- Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT)
Q: I am helping a grandson (age 22 in medical school) set up a TFSA with a small initial investment in one ETF. I am trying to choose between an international ETF (XAW or VXC) or a Canadian ETF (XIU). What would you suggest?
Many thanks.
Judith
Many thanks.
Judith
Q: I am interested in investing a portion of my portfolio USA market. It seems to me that the safest way to do this is through good quality ETFs with minimal dividend payout. Their stock market is far too large for me to consider managing individual stocks.
It is my preference not to buy a broad market index with thousands of stocks, rather to purchase ETF’s covering specific sectors that together more or less cover the major components.
At this time, which ETFs would you choose for ...
1.Health Care
2.Industry
3.Cyclicals
4.Value
5.Small Cap
6.Technology. ?
Financials and Resources are well covered in Canada.
Thanking you in advance.
Catherine
It is my preference not to buy a broad market index with thousands of stocks, rather to purchase ETF’s covering specific sectors that together more or less cover the major components.
At this time, which ETFs would you choose for ...
1.Health Care
2.Industry
3.Cyclicals
4.Value
5.Small Cap
6.Technology. ?
Financials and Resources are well covered in Canada.
Thanking you in advance.
Catherine
Q: Good morning, i wanted to move slowly from individual stocks to ETF's mainly because of less ibdividual company risk. I want to stay fully invedted in the stock market but more and more concerned about capital appreciation. Does this make sense for someone who still wants to stay in the stock market, thanks?
Q: Hi, are there any stocks, ETFs or a vehicle on TSX that provides exposure to Etherium? Thanks.
Q: This etf seems well (but not too) diversified. It has gone up 11% since I bought it not that long ago. I do not own a full position and would like to add some units. Is it buyable at current price? Thanks, Bill
Q: Hey guys,
ARK invest just recently released there new ARKX ETF. I have been waiting for a while for it to be released. What are your guys general opinion about this ETF. Would you guys be okay with taking a small position in this.
With ARK's recent performance when you be a little skeptical with taking a position in todays market?
Thanks
ARK invest just recently released there new ARKX ETF. I have been waiting for a while for it to be released. What are your guys general opinion about this ETF. Would you guys be okay with taking a small position in this.
With ARK's recent performance when you be a little skeptical with taking a position in todays market?
Thanks
Q: I hold DYNAMIC ACTIVE GLOBAL DIVID ETF UNITS (DXG) and the bank has sent me a T3 slip (Box 21) indicating I have earned $5384 as a capital gain. I didn't sell my ETF. I thought you report gain or loss only after you sell in a calendar year.
If I would have sold my ETF on Dec 22 my gain would be close to 10K how did they come up with only 5384.
I call my bank and they advise slip was generated "Non-cash distribution as part of the phantom payment." however I didn't receive any money.
Can you please advise do I have to report this gain or report when I actually sell the units?
I do my own Taxes. Any advice would be appreciated.
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If I would have sold my ETF on Dec 22 my gain would be close to 10K how did they come up with only 5384.
I call my bank and they advise slip was generated "Non-cash distribution as part of the phantom payment." however I didn't receive any money.
Can you please advise do I have to report this gain or report when I actually sell the units?
I do my own Taxes. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks for the great service.
- Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
- Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS.U)
- Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ)
- Global X Europe 50 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXX)
- Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ.U)
Q: Do you have a preference between HXS.CA vs HXS.U and HXQ.CA vs HXQ.U and could you comment on HXX - would it be the same as the others with the exception of the focus on Europe?
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Q: Which are , in your views, and in a growth perspective, the best ETFs to cover the financial sector ? Is IAI one of them ? Why or why not ?
Gratefully,
Jacques IDS
Gratefully,
Jacques IDS
Q: Gold in general due to the massive Fed and provincial deficits in Canada
Hi Peter and team
even before Covid, the Fed govt was running a substantial deficit in good time
(comparatively)
the Fed deficit for the next few years (1-5) would be enormous no matter which party takes power
with the debt, for an average investor, I do own gold stocks and ETF
today at 11:30 Wed , one speaker on BNN felt that investors are not keen on buying gold (now off the peak season), he does not like bitcoin either
From your perspective, this could be a good time to buy some more quality gold
stocks and ETF (I know the names that your services recommend) ; I wonder
if you feel that this would be a prudent move, (up to 5 plus percent in ones portfolio)
or there is another sector one could buy as an insurance of the massive printing of our money due to the huge deficits (the US called it Quantitative easing)
looking forward to hear your expert opinion,
thanks
Michael (do own some gold stocks and the ETF for gold)
Hi Peter and team
even before Covid, the Fed govt was running a substantial deficit in good time
(comparatively)
the Fed deficit for the next few years (1-5) would be enormous no matter which party takes power
with the debt, for an average investor, I do own gold stocks and ETF
today at 11:30 Wed , one speaker on BNN felt that investors are not keen on buying gold (now off the peak season), he does not like bitcoin either
From your perspective, this could be a good time to buy some more quality gold
stocks and ETF (I know the names that your services recommend) ; I wonder
if you feel that this would be a prudent move, (up to 5 plus percent in ones portfolio)
or there is another sector one could buy as an insurance of the massive printing of our money due to the huge deficits (the US called it Quantitative easing)
looking forward to hear your expert opinion,
thanks
Michael (do own some gold stocks and the ETF for gold)
Q: Is there a market vehicle to invest directly in the price of copper ?
Thank you
Thank you
- iShares U.S. Industrials ETF (IYJ)
- Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS)
- Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI)
Q: Could you list a few us industrial etf. Is now time to switch from can to us funds.
Tom
Tom
- Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
- Global X S&P/TSX 60 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXT)
- Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index Corporate Class ETF (HCRE)
Q: I follow the conservative portfolio from the ETF Newsletter because I prefer a total return to interest and dividend income.Please suggest some tweaking to this portfolio to reduce the volatility, but still maintain the equity/income ratio. As an alternative how would you tweak the ETF Newsletter income portfolio to less interest and dividend income and more total return while keeping the overall volatility somewhat in check. Thank you
Q: Looking to establish a portfolio of higher yield equities. What are your thoughts on the above ETFs as part of the portfolio and which would be a preference if choosing only one? Have just started building recently with 1/2 positions in each of POW, PPL and BCE so far. Expect to hold 7-10 positions in total.
Thanks
Thanks
- iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW)
- Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETF (VXC)
Q: Hi,
I'm looking at XAW for US and International exposure in my TFSA account. Retired income investor for 8 to 10 year hold. Can I get your opinion on this ETF or if you can recommend some other names.
Thanks
I'm looking at XAW for US and International exposure in my TFSA account. Retired income investor for 8 to 10 year hold. Can I get your opinion on this ETF or if you can recommend some other names.
Thanks
Q: Thank you very much for the warning you offered in the previous question I asked about MOAT. The way I worded it, it may have sounded like I was ready to sell VOO and buy MOAT. But, that is not very likely. But, as you suggested, it may be worthwhile to buy some of this along with the other etfs. You called MOAT an innovative etf . When I look at it, though, its charistics seem to be that it is a wide moat fund. When I look at the companies held I am not sure that they seem innovative. Just that they invest in research and development. I am a little confused by what they mean by innovative. I suppose it just means more aware of a changing environment that other companies. Would that be right? How would you characterise this fund?
thanks
thanks
Q: Hi, which consumer staples ETF is your favorite ? Greetings and thanks, Peter.