Q: What is the outlook for commodities? Is there a one-stop diversified commodity ETF in CAD or USD? If not can you suggest a small basket of ETFs that would cover this asset class? Thank-you.
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Investment Q&A
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
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Global X Intl Developed Markets Equity Index Corporate Class ETF (HXDM)
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Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate Class ETF (HXEM)
Q: This is a follow-up question to one I asked a few days ago regarding increasing Int’l exposure to my TFSA. Would the structure of the Global X Corporate class ETFs, eg. HXDM, HXS, HXEM, eliminate the drag of withholding taxes on the portfolio?
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Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV)
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CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV)
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JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST)
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH)
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BMO Money Market Fund (ZMMK)
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Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL)
Q: Looking to park cash for 2 to 3 years in a low volatility etf with a decent distribution. I am looking at above mentioned etf and would appreciate your analysis or do you have other recommendations? Thanx.
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BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
Q: I’m wondering which type of account would be best for these ETFs. I assume they would not all be best in the same account. The choices of accounts would be personal taxable, RRSP, TFSA, and corporate.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Q: Which would you suggest is the better to hold for the long term ZWB or ZWK? Or should I hold both?
Q: Which one do you prefer? Thanks
Q: You suggested VBAL as a good all in one ETF. Thank you for that.
You noted that “It covers the US, Canada and global equities, and also has 40% bond exposure”, which is great, except that I don’t want any bond exposures in the ETF. Do you have any alternatives without any fixed income included?
Thanks again.
You noted that “It covers the US, Canada and global equities, and also has 40% bond exposure”, which is great, except that I don’t want any bond exposures in the ETF. Do you have any alternatives without any fixed income included?
Thanks again.
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH)
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BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID)
Q: What are your 3 favourite U.S. small and mid cap etfs?
Philip
Philip
Q: Back in 2020, I started a position in ZUQ BMO US High Quality ETF. I still have a copy from your ETF & Mutual Fund Update from 2020/21 about your ETF Madness Contest. XAW was the winner and it narrowly beat ZUQ in the semi finals. In it you said, “Overall, we would be comfortable with ZUQ taking an average investor’s entire US equity portfolio.” ZUQ beat ZSP in 5 year returns according to BMO’s ETF Comparison Tool, ZUQ 17.7% average return vs ZSP 16.2% average return. I’m building my portfolio and soon will build up ZUQ to a 50% position. Do you still feel that this ETF would still make you comfortable at a 50% position in an average investor’s entire US portfolio?
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iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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Vanguard FTSE Global All Cap ex Canada Index ETF (VXC)
Q: I would like to add some Int’l diversification to my TFSA by way of a CAD listed ETF. Could you recommend a couple of ETFs that would exclude Canada? Also another option that would exclude Canada and USA? Priority would be growth and if possible tax efficiency.
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BMO Equal Weight US Health Care Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUH)
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iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI)
Q: Would like to hear your opinion of 2 health care sector ETFs, IHI for medical devices, and ZUH for general health care. The IHI has outperformed the ZUH. Would you hold both, or sell the ZUH and put the proceeds into an increased position in IHI?
Q: Hello 5I, could you give me your view on owning ETF HHL given that the upcoming US administration is not supportive on vaccines and has little faith in scientific medical research? Thank You
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iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW)
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BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK)
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
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iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC)
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INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
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BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID)
Q: I currently have the above in various portfolios. I would like to add an ETF or 2 for the US market in that deals in (CAD) funds. Can you provide a few for ETF's that would complement my current holdings . Thanks David .
Q: I was wondering if there were any market index ETFs that had a DRIP plan associated with them.
Q: Hello. David Rosenberg is recommending a move to cash and, I think, short duration treasuries (per Globe article published today). What are the best investment vehicles for short term treasuries? And what do you think of his current opinion?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Q: How will the SGOV monthly dividend be taxed in a RRSP? Is an investment in SGOV essentially as safe as a GIC without the loss of flexibility to cash out? If not, what is an alternative for stashing US dollars with a similar return.
Q: Can I please have your view on DXYZ:US?
Q: Could you provide two etfs (one for us market and one for Canadian market) in each sector. Thanks
Q: Are there any non-hedged ETFs that you would recommend with a focus on mid-sized US companies? Preferably with a focus on safe to moderate risk companies.
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NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE)
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Cameco Corporation (CCO)
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BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT)
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Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)
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Global X Uranium ETF (URA)
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NuScale Power Corporation Class A (SMR)
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VanEck Uranium Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR)
Q: Can you suggest some good ways to invest in the future of nuclear energy, such as individual stocks or ETFs?