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Q: Are you familiar with this fund despite its small size (AUM $90M)?
Asset breakdown shows 47% in term loan. Is it private debt?
It also shows 38% in cash or equivalent, not sure why it's so high? Maybe you have an explanation.

I had bond exposure that matured and like many investors, I am looking for higher yield in the fixed income portion of the portfolio. I am interested in the private debt market. I am familiar with Atrium MIC and Firm Capital and was looking for other alternatives. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on February 14, 2022
Q: If you work for a company and you have restrictions on when you can buy and sell a stock. There are only certain times a year you are allowed to buy and sell. For example lets assume any one of those in the top ten holdings of HHL.

My question is can you buy and sell HHL during those restricted periods?

Thanks Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on February 14, 2022
Q: Hi,

For a long term hold in an RSP, would you have any preference between VGG and EDGE?

thank you
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 10, 2022
Q: Hello 5i,

I purchased these four funds in an income account in the summer/fall of last year. To date ZRE and CPD have hung in there, while the other two are slightly down overall including divs. Are these funds behaving the way you would expect for an income investor?
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on February 10, 2022
Q: thinking switching my RBF 592 to a ETF which ETF is similar to it
Read Answer Asked by Tony on February 10, 2022
Q: I am currently heavily invested in Canadian stocks but have insignificant exposure/diversification to the US market. At 64 yo I'm favouring simplicity and considering a significant investment via an Index fund ETF (10 year + timeframe). This will not be in a registered account. I'm considering Vanguard, BMO, or iShares. Which would you suggest? And could you please provide the appropriate ticker symbol. Thanks for your valued assistance.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by dave on February 10, 2022
Q: For someone with a long time horizon and high risk tolerance, and a smaller portfolio, it seems like it might be a good time to invest in a growth ETF. I know you like IWO, but IJR has a lower MER. What are the main differences between these two ETFs? Which would you recommend and why?
Read Answer Asked by Ed on February 09, 2022
Q: I am a big fan of factor/smart beta investing, but I am having difficulty identifying Canadian made etfs with both adequate size and daily volume. Please suggest etfs sold in Canada to build a couch potato diversified portfolio covering a Canada, US and global geographic area. I am quite impressed with WXM and ZUQ. I am a senior with a conservative growth inkling. Please charge question credits approriately based on your time to provide a workable response. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 09, 2022
Q: Currently hold vti & vig. Any issues here concerning overlap of holdings or outlook?
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on February 09, 2022
Q: Hi,

Your answers to one of the subscriber's questions regarding Value stocks included embeded inks to research articles. (I think the reader quoted Mr. Swedroe and you responded with differing views from others).
Those embeded links were awesome but my "head hurt" after reading them! Dense, filled with a lot of details. Left me with the impression that it is definitely worth buying Value stocks/ETFs. Small/Medium companies?

BUT there are so many ETFs to consider. An article on Value ETFs is begging to be written by you!

What is your short list of Value ETFs, listed in the US and in Canada?

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 09, 2022
Q: I have roughly 15% of my entire portfolio within a Taxable account. The rest is diversified within my RRSP, TFSA( Maxed) and LIF. With regards to the taxable account I would like to keep it as simple as possible taking into consideration the tax implications. I am thinking of going with an ETF or ETFs for this account. What would be the best etf's to go with and what % breakdown. The rest of my portfolio is basically 50% fixed income 50% equities,
Read Answer Asked by Kim on February 09, 2022
Q: What are your thoughts on covered call ETFs? And if you like them, which would be your favourite(s)?

Thanks guys,

Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2022
Q: Hi,
There were a few questions in January 2022 about both the US/Canadian banks. Your answers seem to be favour holding some banks b/c of rising interest rates and more recent earnings results.

What are your favorite bank ETFs in Canada and in the US? (US ETFs are a lot cheaper to buy and hold). Do you still feel optimistic about this sector?

This is for my RRSPs. So, withholding tax is not a factor.

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 08, 2022
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