Investment Q&A

Q: What would be your best pick for a Large cap mining Co and a ETF ( USD and CAD), for exposure to Silver, or preferably, Both Silver and Gold ? Is there an ETF for royalty companies?

Thank You

Q: Can you recommend a few US-listed ETFs for a US citizen living in Canada with a Canadian investment account (to avoid problems caused by US PFIC rules)?
Mainly looking for ETFs to track the main indexes.
Thanks.

Q: As TD has just added some commission free ETFs, I'm thinking of using TPU to add to my US holdings. I've previously used ZSP. Despite ZSP's being the 500 with TPU's being the index, they seem to have performed pretty much in tandem. Am I missing something in thinking it's fine to hold both as long as my total US holdings are in line with my desired percentage? I have no individual US stocks.

Q: Hello Peter,
It looks like US may relax the rules on Marijuana companies.. is it good time to step into an ETF or still too early to invest in? Much appreciate it

Q: A follow up question on portfolio construction. I’ve decided to try and get more dividends while I wait for capital appreciation inside my TFSA.

So the portfolio will be 20% International holding FLVI and VIU. 45% Canadian and will hold XDIV and CDZ. The 55% US will hold SPYD, VYM, HVD and all 11 sectors through Vanguard or ishares.

I’m looking to collect some dividends while I wait for capital gains and realize I will not get full dividends on the US ETFs. What are your thoughts on this set up, is there anything to improve either with diversification or higher dividends? Appreciate your service.

Q: i am looking for 3 canadian etfs that have the following characteristics that you approve of.
-they are liquid
-one for growth, one for value, one for momentum
dave

Q: I "imagine" this : Holding a certain % (20-30 % or more if necessary ) of covered call ETFs or covered calls ETFs with leverage , shall allow to retire 5% of cash (or more) every year, without having to sell stocks ;The only ,relatively minor consequence, would be some reduction of NAV among some ETFs. ..you feedback ? Thanks always

Q: Looking for a Canadian ETF with a momentum bent. Do you have a favourite. Two you have mentioned in the past are WXM and FCCM. The mer for the former is quite high.
Mike

Q: Which gold.silver and copper miner etfs would you recommend?

Q: Is it advisable to sell HBND for a tax loss (down 13%) before year end?
If inflation looms or bond vigilantes are at work, long-term bond yields could go up from here.
Appreciate your thoughts

Q: If one believed Japan will slowly start increasing interest rates. Is it generally better to invest in a hedged or non-hedged Japan ETF? Is the Japan Value ETF, EWJV hedged?

Q: JEPI can be bought in either USD or CAD. If I buy it in CAD is the dividend paid in Canadian dollars and therefore no 15% holdback if held in a non registered account?

Would the same apply to JEPQ?

Thanks

Q: You responded to my question on XMHQ in June 2025, and I’d like to know whether your views have changed since then. The ETF has essentially gone sideways over the past year notwithstanding strong markets. Its Morningstar assessment has not seemed consistent with either its performance or its underlying composition. XMHQ’s better performance before 2024-25 but that’s not reason for confidence.
I’d welcome your updated insight — particularly on whether the current constituent mix looks more compelling in an environment where investors may again be concentrating less in mega-caps and technology businesses.
Do you see XMHQ’s prospects improving from here? I am not entirely clear on what key drivers influence its valuation. The prospect of lower interest rates does not seem to have much impact.
Thank you in advance for your deeper perspective.

Q: Hello,
I have owned stpl for years as a sector based diversification strategy but feel it has had disappointing returns, even for that sector noting that there are some great breakout picks in the staples sector.
Could you please advise if you think it is a reasonable choice for the staples sector versus specific picks?
I realize that you typically recommend dol as well as wmt, cost and pg. just wondering what you think are good long term picks at this time given significant movement in these in the last couple of years.

Q: I'm interested in this fund for it's VERY high yield. Wondering if it's sustainable?

Q: At age of 85 is it worth for me to consider converting my present holdings of 20 diversified ETF's to All-in-One ETf's?
If yes can you give me an idea as to the negative or positive reasons behind this decision and which ones from your blog list that should be considered! All the present holdings are in RRIF and TFSA.
Thank you for taking the time for your reply & Merry Xmas!

Q: Can you please advise which CYBER securities ETF would yor recommend to hold. Please share in CDN & USA ETF. Is there any equal weight ETF.

Thanks for your excellent service

Q: I would like to purchase an energy ETF. XEG is a Capped Energy Index while ZEO is an Equal Weight Index. What do you prefer & why. Thanks … Cal

Q: Would you purchase these etf's today at these levels?How much upside do you see for each of them?
Thank you

Q: Is this a good ETF to park some cash for a one year period or do you have a better alternative with roughly the same dividend? Thanks