Investment Q&A

Q: Since this ETF holds companies that have been increasing their dividends for 5 years, I am concerned that they will have to sell a bunch of their holdings at a low price if they do not increase their dividends this year. How does this work and should I be concerned?

Q: Hi Peter & 5i, Hope you are keeping safe. Is there any overlap with ZSP & ZUQ, is it okay to have both in a portfolio. Also what do you think of OGIG in a portfolio for the Tech sector. It has 65% in the USA, 20% in Hong Kong. Thanks for the great work.
Ivan

Q: Hi Team,

I was wondering when this fund rebalances and what the maximum weight is for a single holding. I hold the fund because I do like having some exposure to Shopify but more so because I think some of the smaller holdings have great long term growth potential. Your thoughts?

Thanks

Q: Thinking of selling SIA and BPY and replacing with ZRE/ Would this be a good move?

Q: what International ETF's would you recommend for buying in Canadian dollars? I have no exposure in the international sector.
Thanks

Q: This large cap active managed ETF has a very low MER, and has help up well. What's your take?

John

Q: Greetings-
Other than CEF's silver holdings, how does it differ from PHYS? What is its silver/gold ratio? Any preference or hold both? Thanks.

Q: ZRE is down more than 40% from its 52 wk high. Is it a good buy at this level for a capital gain? Was it over valued at its 52 wk high? Do you foresee further downside from its present value? thank you

Q: What is your opinion on IDRV ETF?

Q: It was pointed out to me that when a certain ETF has USD and CAD versions, the USD version tends to have the higher yield. Why is that? As of May 1, 2020, for example, this is true for ZST/ZUS.U, ZTL/ZTL.U, ZDY/ZDY.U, ZIC/ZIC.U, ZWH/ZWH.U

The BMO website claims that the liquidity of an ETF has more to do with the liquidity of its underlying holdings, rather than the the ETF itself. Do you agree? Case in point - ZDY.U is fairly thinly traded, with a relatively small number of shares outstanding. There are many days in which no shares of ZDY.U are traded at all. Yet, whenever I purchase shares of ZDY.U using a market order (against 5i's advice), I get a price very close to the bid/ask price, and the bid-ask spread appears quite narrow. Thank you.

Q: There has been a lot of talk lately, especially in the US of going to negative rates. If this was ever to happen, how would this ETF do in that kind of climate. I have a hard time understanding the idea of negative rates and what would be the end result.

Q: Can you comment on these ETF's I presently hold in a corporate unregistered acct. I have a large amount in DVY.US - not sure why (previously with a FI ) Looking to update this portfolio based on present times. In At least a 5 year hold. Please take as many credits as needed.
Thanks so much.

Q: Could you recommend a conservative global dividend ETF mainly for income? If possible, a Canadian and US version.

thanks,

Paul

Q: Peter and team
I am looking to re-enter the market in a non registered account with minimal input from myself.
I have considered both VBAL and MAW 105 ( tax effective balance).
Could you please compare these two options.
Thanks
Phil

Q: Good Morning.... Is there a Canadian ETF that is roughly equivalent to ROBO? If not, can you suggest a Canadian ETF that covers this technological / industrial niche within its overall composition? Thanks.

Q: Sir: The Dragon portfolio suggests holdings in 1. Long volatility and 2. Commodity trending. Can you please give me examples of ETFs or any funds available that would represent these approaches? Thanks JP

Q: Opening an RESP for new born. What stocks (Cdn. or U.S.) would you recommend, taking into account safety and dividends. Obviously looking at a long time frame and plan to contribute $2,500 per year. Thanks for your insight.
Dave

Q: What do you think of this etf as a hedge to the market ?

Q: Hi gang, I am looking into buying $11,000 for my daughters TFSA Acct. Should I buy $5500. BMO & 5500. SLF. Or 11,000. Zwb.And zwu or could you suggest me otherwise. Lots of time 15-20years. Open to any thoughts. Thanks be safe.
Alnoor

Q: Hi gang, can you please explain how does DLR. TO work? Who should buy it? Thanks
Alnoor