Investment Q&A

Q: Can u explain the concept of a strip bond
Do u consider it a good investment and why?
Can you use an example to illustrate the pros and cons
Where would I purchase a strip bond and can u suggest a few?
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i Team
I want to invest in an Emerging Markets Bond Fund or ETF. My preference is to invest in Canadian Funds. Choices I have found are:
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) – Symbol XEB.CA
BMO Emerging Markets Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF – Symbol ZEF.CA
RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund Series D – Fund Code RBF1097:CA

Questions I have are:
1 – It is not clear from BlackRock’s website, but is XEB 100 % invested in BlackRock’s US ETF EMB:US ?
1 – XEB and ZEF net assets are $97M and $380M, is the lower net assets a concern?
2 - XEB and ZEF average trading volume is 1,707 and 2,664, is the lower daily average volume a concern?
3 – Although the MER for RBF1097 is 1.07% is this a better choice than XEB/ZEF whose MER is 0.54% and 0.55 % as the net assets for RBF1097 is approximately $1.7B?
4 – Any other ETF/MF that I should review?
Thanks

Q: In general, what type of strategy would u guys recommend if a person wanted to stay involved in the Stock Market with a four to five year time horizon, but still wanted to preserve his capital mostly, thanks?

Q: Hi gang, any suggestions for individual stocks or ETF in Canada or USA. Thanks Alnoor

Q: please suggest a health car etf

Q: Which is better for an RESP in terms of growth and returns within the next 2-3 years? Perhaps a ranking?

Q: Which one of these would be the best choice for a RESP. Beneficiary is an older child (grandson) who will start to draw funds from mid 2021 onwards. Looking for the best return within the 2 to 5 years remaining before total drawdown of funds would be completed.

I plan to establish a new RESP for a great granddaughter soon. She is not yet 2 years so has a long time horizon. Any suggestions?

Q: While Canadian dividend stocks are my preference due to their favourable tax treatment, etc. some emerging market exposure can't be all bad, especially if you can get a reliable dividend. Is BBVA an example of a suitable emerging market dividend payer to your mind? Thanks.

Q: Is there a Canadian dollar equivalent to VUG?
Thank you.

Q: 7 days ago you suggested TAN in which I took a full position, I just wanted to say thanks because TAN has gone up 18.81% since I baught it. Excellent advice as usual

Q: Do you like pty for its div and growth ?
Phil

Q: I have no exposure to China. What can you recommend as an ETF for growth over the next 5 years including some individual companies.

Thanks Peter

Q: I am trying to get as much FAAMG content as possible and comparing the two ETFs, they seem very similar but MGK has less volume but a lower MER. Would you have a clear favorite between the two? Thanks

Q: I have read about Vanguard Index Funds and would like to pursue.
I have excess cash that I would like to invest long term in the broad US stock market. I DIY via Questrade - my current portfolio follows your Income Portfolio.
Which of the Vanguard funds would you suggest and could you provide the symbols for such? I'm assuming I could purchase these thru Questrade.
Thanks for your help.

Q: Hello -
According to TD Webroker, the PE for this ETF is about 23. I am trying to determine how this valuation compares to its historical past. Is this considered expensive for this ETF? I sure would be reluctant to purchase a stock at a PE of 23.

Thanks,
James

Q: can I get your thoughts on the Cloud Computing EFT (CLOU)?

Q: This seems to be higher yielding (3%) but quite safe -short duration, government bond fund. Any concerns.

Q: Is there a Canadian listed Canadian dollar ETF that holds many of your USA favourite companies: NVDA, VEEV, DOC, MSFT, AMZN etc, etc.
If not is there a US ETF that holds a concentration of some of your favourite companies? Not just a sector ETF, but more focused on your favourites. Currently I'm only invested in Canada, and I want to invest, starting small, in some of the USA companies you are recommending, but, if possible with a bit of diversification.

Or if nothing exists, maybe I should just pick two, say NVDA and VEEV and invest in those in US dollars? Would those two be top of the list? It is for a small amount, about 5% of my portfolio.

Q: Is there an ETF or Company you would recommend in the Regenerative Agriculture area?

thanks,

Paul

Q: I want to invest in a global small cap etf/mutual fund , is the Mawer global small cap a good choice . Any other alternative.
Thanks