Q: Are there any Canadian ETfs or low mer mutual funds that invest in investment grade corporate bonds with duration of 5 years less.?
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Q: I am considering purchasing a high interest savings etf at wealthtrade
1. Is it covered by CDIC?
2. Does it have an ex dividend date like stocks?
3. If I purchase it before this date, will I get the interest?
4. The price always goes up on the 28th. Does it make sense to wait to purchase it?
Thanks
1. Is it covered by CDIC?
2. Does it have an ex dividend date like stocks?
3. If I purchase it before this date, will I get the interest?
4. The price always goes up on the 28th. Does it make sense to wait to purchase it?
Thanks
Q: I note you have liked ZWK in the past. I own some and wondering if you still like it and if you would add to a position (I am currently at about 15% Financials when considering my other holdings).
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $51.29)
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Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $161.92)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $594.60)
Q: Could you give me your opinion of the above three ETFs for a long term, "sleep at night" portfolio? The YTD return has not been good, but I feel it should turn around in the long term. Thanks!
Q: Hi Guys
I have noticed the distribution has been going down the last year and a half, I would have thought they would have at least stayed around 0.06
Cents but they are now .04
The holdings include a lot of Telcom and pipelines, and other companies that have been raising their dividends. Will they're be higher distributions in the future now that rates are going up, maybe just a lag factor here?
YTD I think the return is down around 3.5 % including distributions.
Finally, do you think I can beat a GIC return here over the next 2 years.?
Thanks Gord
I have noticed the distribution has been going down the last year and a half, I would have thought they would have at least stayed around 0.06
Cents but they are now .04
The holdings include a lot of Telcom and pipelines, and other companies that have been raising their dividends. Will they're be higher distributions in the future now that rates are going up, maybe just a lag factor here?
YTD I think the return is down around 3.5 % including distributions.
Finally, do you think I can beat a GIC return here over the next 2 years.?
Thanks Gord
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iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XCD $55.09)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.46)
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Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $96.24)
Q: I have some cash and thinking of adding to XCD,XHY and HXQ. Would you be a buyer of all 3?
Thanks
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Q: 1. Under current and projected global market conditions, does it make sense to invest in India-focused ETFs?
2. For India, would you lean towards actively managed ETFs, or passive ETFs , or invest in both?
If both, Which ETFs , if any, do you favor for the next couple of years? I am more comfortable with ETFs that are traded in NY or London, are hedged to the US$, and which invest only in mega caps, excluding State-owned enterprises.
2. For India, would you lean towards actively managed ETFs, or passive ETFs , or invest in both?
If both, Which ETFs , if any, do you favor for the next couple of years? I am more comfortable with ETFs that are traded in NY or London, are hedged to the US$, and which invest only in mega caps, excluding State-owned enterprises.
Q: For periods under 90 days, which do you recommend for cash, BMT104 or BMOs ZMMK?
Q: Why has this ETF not increased in yield? Yield has been flat for over a year yet short term rates have skyrocketed. Why the lag?
Q: Can you provide your overview of Fundamentals for the Workplace Technology Dividend Fund. At current pricing level do you feel this is a relatively safe investment for Income and Growth over the next 2 to 3 years?
Thanks
Tim
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Tim
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BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $58.85)
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State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $49.80)
Q: Good morning,
I'm considering adding a Financial ETF to my overall portfolio and would appreciate your thoughts and preference between a US ETF and a Canadian ETF along with your best idea/recommendation for each.
Thank you.
I'm considering adding a Financial ETF to my overall portfolio and would appreciate your thoughts and preference between a US ETF and a Canadian ETF along with your best idea/recommendation for each.
Thank you.
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $42.78)
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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $65.94)
Q: Good morning,
I'm looking at selling my VDY holding to harvest some capital losses. I would appreciate your recommendation on a suitable proxy until I can buy back VDY in 30 days.
Thanks
I'm looking at selling my VDY holding to harvest some capital losses. I would appreciate your recommendation on a suitable proxy until I can buy back VDY in 30 days.
Thanks
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Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF (HAL $28.25)
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iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF (XDV $41.35)
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $42.78)
Q: "Is there a Canadian équivalent ETF ,or close to it,to this excellent sélection approach and choice of Cies like this US ETF?"
Sorry to repeat the question..
Concerning this recent question,I meant : a CDN ETF composed of Canadian stocks only,since the selection method of US stocks for SCHD is excellent,I wonder if there is a best Canadian ETF equivalent for CDN stocks
Sorry to repeat the question..
Concerning this recent question,I meant : a CDN ETF composed of Canadian stocks only,since the selection method of US stocks for SCHD is excellent,I wonder if there is a best Canadian ETF equivalent for CDN stocks
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State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $49.80)
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iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF $118.64)
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Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH $122.24)
Q: Good morning,
My holding of XLF is down quite a bit and although I[m still positive on the US Financial sector in the long term, I'm thinking of selling XLF in my US Non registered account to harvest some capital losses for the 2022 tax year. I would appreciate your thoughts on the following two questions:
Q1. What are your thoughts on the US Financial sector for the next few years;
Q2. Would you kindly recommend a suitable proxy for my XLF holding that I could purchase on the US stock exchange.
Thank you and I'll await your sage advice.
My holding of XLF is down quite a bit and although I[m still positive on the US Financial sector in the long term, I'm thinking of selling XLF in my US Non registered account to harvest some capital losses for the 2022 tax year. I would appreciate your thoughts on the following two questions:
Q1. What are your thoughts on the US Financial sector for the next few years;
Q2. Would you kindly recommend a suitable proxy for my XLF holding that I could purchase on the US stock exchange.
Thank you and I'll await your sage advice.
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Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB $22.82)
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iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG $99.17)
Q: Good Evening 5i,
I am a retired income investor with very little knowledge of and exposure to bonds.
Looking for your thoughts/opinions and suggestions on aggregate bond funds.
These funds apparently give exposure to government and corporate bonds, and to bonds maturing in the short, medium and long term.
Is there something worthwhile here?
Thanks very much.
I am a retired income investor with very little knowledge of and exposure to bonds.
Looking for your thoughts/opinions and suggestions on aggregate bond funds.
These funds apparently give exposure to government and corporate bonds, and to bonds maturing in the short, medium and long term.
Is there something worthwhile here?
Thanks very much.
Q: Could you provide your view on ZMMK as a safe vehicle for a liquid cash investment and indicate any concerns you see. Thanks for the help.
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iShares India Index ETF (XID $42.66)
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iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA $48.16)
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iShares S&P India Nifty 50 Index Fund (INDY $43.48)
Q: What is your preferred vehicle to invest in India for the next 10 years?
Q: Hi Peter, what do you think of this ETF based on technical analysis ? It is down in the 9 month since inception but by less than the overall market and the company Fairlead that runs is seems very competant. Are there other funds that follow similar approaches and if so which if any would you prefer ? Thank you.
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BMO US Dividend ETF (ZDY $51.52)
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iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHD $38.25)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VGH $68.85)
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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD $30.82)
Q: Is there a Canadian équivalent ETF ,or close to it,to this excellent sélection approach and choice of Cies like this US ETF?
Q: This fund was mentioned to me as alternative to bond etf , and i hold a position which is now down approx 8% but the dividends adjusted at 3.35 % have offset that somewhat.
I see previous questions on this etf resulted in your answers being negative due to no diversification and being a very small total dollars fund.
Should i take the loss and purchase something with better recovery potential such as a broader etf, or actual bank stocks as they provide reasonable valuation with better dividends?
Thanks!
I see previous questions on this etf resulted in your answers being negative due to no diversification and being a very small total dollars fund.
Should i take the loss and purchase something with better recovery potential such as a broader etf, or actual bank stocks as they provide reasonable valuation with better dividends?
Thanks!