Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,
I found myself keep under-performing comparing to the market. I'm thinking about replacing my stocks with index ETFs.
Do you think it's a good idea to have a profolio consisting of all leveraged index ETFs? for example, leveraged TSX index + leveraged SP500 index + leveraged index from other countries?
My understanding is that the market tends to go up, so if it says leverage then I get more return in the long run?
Also, could you recommend some of those leveraged ETFs? From googling I found some names such as HSU, SSO, etc. Are they good?
Thank you!

Q: I hold VEE CDN ETF in Non Registered account. I got T3 Slip with foreign income. When doing Taxes I have to choose country do I put as USA or which country.

Thanks for the great service.

Q: Would you consider investing in VVL:CA EFT at this time to acquire access to a internationally diversified value stocks be a good idea ?

Q: Just curious how on a day where the Dow closes up 529 pts (May 26th)...ZWH falls 4 cents. Thanks.

Q: The MacKenzie Floating Rate Income Fund's monthly distributions over the last year range from $0.065 to $0.156 per unit. The average over that period is about $0.11.

Why the fluctuations? Is there anything that could cause the distribution to be driven to the low end for an extended period of time?

Q: Which EFT, preferably traded in Canada TSX would fit/ represent the Basic Materials Sector ?

Q: Good Morning,
Can you recommend any Asian ETFs which exclude China? I have enough Chinese investment but no direct SE Asian exposure.
Do you think this would be a good investment at this time?
Thanks for your help....
Dennis

Q: I currently own XWD in my RRSP, is this a good ETF or is there a better ETF that is similar to XWD that would be better?
Thanks

Q: With the impending delisting of Chinese companies in the US mkt., what is your opinion on CQQQ, Chinese tech ETF.? Thank you, Fooklin

Q: HI 5i, I would like to replace these 3 ETFs with a more robust/aggressive ETFs or individual stocks.
Thanks
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Q: I am about to become a Canadian non-resident for tax purposes. (once borders reopen). I understand I can keep my TFSA in Canada with no tax issues, but cannot contribute anything more to the TFSA. Does that make sense to you? If so, would ZGQ be a good all purpose ETF to leave in my TFSA. Any issues with this etf being in a TFSA? Any other ideas? Thanks.

Q: Dear 5i,

Many MSCI Index ETF's rebalance and reconstitute semi-annually at the end of May and November. In your opinion, would this move the prices for the following MSCI ETF's; ZUQ, ZEQ and ZGQ? These three ETF's have relatively low assets under management with BMO.

thanks

Ian

Q: can you please name a good copper etc and some companies thanks

Q: Hi Peter
I hold ZSP in my TFSA account. Is it a good idea to add XMC to compliment ZSP? The US equivalent of XMC is rated gold rated by Morningstar. Can you comment on XMC and if it is a good core buy for a long term hold?

Q: My TD Waterhouse account currently shows QYLD as yielding 12.4 %. Pretty sure it didn't yield that much when I bought it for a lesser price. Could you confirm that yield is correct and explain it for me ? I know the yield is a combination of dividends and writing covered calls but suspect the ETF uses a strategy to achieve a yield between a certain range. If that is accurate I would like to know what that range is ? Also I realize portfolio weightings are a personal thing but could you give me a range of low to comfortable high for a weighting in this ETF in an RRIF ? I currently have a 4% position and am considering increasing it to 6 % or 7% Could go higher depending on what 5I's advice is . ...... Thank you for your sage advice during these volatile market times.....

Q: I'm looking for one ETF for emerging market exposure. What would your pick be please.

Q: Morning Team. Question relating to VIG (NY) vs VGG (TSE). From my review of both funds, it appears that the holdings are the same or very very close in both. So the question then comes down to currency. Assuming that the $CDN stays weaker as compared to the USD for the forseable future, what are your thoughts on either VIG or VGG as a core holding for the US market. Or perhaps both might be recommended to cover off currency. Many thx. Steve

Q: Greetings - kindly provide your opinions on all issues relating to this healthcare etf including but not limited to its assets under management, the advisability of it's maximum 33% covered call strategy, your view on future performance, the appropriateness of this particular etf if combined with one other single stock healthcare equity as a supplement to the healthcare portion of a portfolio, any cautions on it and whether another Cdn dollar etf in the sector is a better choice in your view. Many many thanks - Ken

Q: On yahoo finance charts, When I compare Mawer global equity fund vs enzl/ewl it shows that it outperforms those etfs.

But If you consider the currency conversion is it fair to say enzl and ewl have outperformed the Mawer Global fund?

Q: Good morning! I would like to add to the fixed income side of my portfolio ... pls recommend the best fixed income investment today (retired, long-term hold, dividend investor). Thank you for this Q&A service!