Investment Q&A

Q: There is some reliable ETF dealing with Crypto currency.

Q: I am thinking of adding the following positions to my portfolio at about 2.5% each, would like your opinion on prospects for the following companies: bidi (Baidu); SONO; Mu (Micron); AMBA (Ambarella);; espo (VanEck e gaming etf); find (global fintech etf). These are all a play on the 5G rollout/stay at home revolution/play at home, your comments would be most welcome

Q: Morning 5i team,
I'm looking for a few suggestions on an ETF that covers consumer staples in the NAM? Some that came to mind were XST and STPL, but they seem to lack US exposure?
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,

Was wondering if a weighted global etf exists? I looked thru vanguard(canadian site) and blackrock but found nothing. Would you be aware of such product?
Thanks

Q: Could you please add DOG, RWM and TBF to the system.

Thank You

Q: Hi Everyone at 5i! I hold some Mawer150, and was wondering what you thought of it and if there was a comparable holding in an ETF format? Cheers, Tamara

Q: Good morning 5i. I am considering "parking" about 10% of my portfolio in "cash equivalents". Are CVD and CPD your preferences in this case as I see they pay out roughly 5% which seems a reasonable risk/reward scenario? Are there other options or recommendations that you might consider? Thank you in advance.

Q: Hi Team,
I hold small position of ALPS in my RRIF us a/c at a loss of 45%, could you please comment on this ETF and should I sell ?
Appreciated your service and thanks as always!
Tak

Q: Retired dividend-income investor. Sitting on 6% cash. Looking to add some gold exposure. Do you think there is more upside to gold over the next couple of years? For the most part, I am a buy-and-hold investor, not a short term trader. Is there an ETF that a) pays a dividend > 3% and b) that contains both the miners and bullion? If not, what would be the best route to get sector exposure, leaning to the conservative side? Thanks...Steve

Q: Retired dividend-income investor. Sitting on 6% cash. Looking to add to healthcare exposure in my portfolio. Do you still prefer LIFE over HHL? Would you buy now or would you wait until after the USA election? Thanks...Steve

Q: Will there be a correction before the election? Will it be as bad as the March one? No one knows for sure however many like me believe that a correction is coming and I was hoping you would have advice on where to park equity investments that I will have turned to cash. I do not intend to put it under my mattress or buy GIC’s. What are your thoughts on bond ETF’s like ZTL or so called sleep at night ETF’s like ZZZD. I would appreciate your advice on the above and suggestions on where to invest this cash in a safer investment until after the correction please. Thank you

Q: Hi Guys
I have always been nervous about parking money in PSA high interest savings Account as it is not covered by CDIC
Are my worries here unfounded.?
Maybe my concern comes from the issues with Commercial Asset backed paper years ago.
If you can put my mind at ease on this issue it would be appreciated
Thanks Gord

Q: TD Asset Mgmt. recently introduced two new ETFs. Symbols TGED and TUED.
Both described as "Enhanced Dividend". "G" is Global, "U" is USA. Described as
actively managed blend of growth and dividend equities with various derivatives
overlaid to enhance yield. Comments/opinions about these please and cost/risk/benefits associated with the non-domestic components.

Thank you
IslandJohn

Q: Hello 5i My nephew is approx 25 years old and is starting to invest. Is buying a Vanguard product or the XIU a good start for a TFSA or could you recommend something better. Also Coud you recommend some books on investing to read. Thanks

Q: My question wasn't understood. I wasn't referring to the % difference in share price but I was meaning to point in the share performance. For example today CGL down -0.55% and PHYS -0.83%. Cgl goes up more when gold goes us and less when gold goes down. Why?

Q: Hello 5i Team
To increase my fixed income allocation, I need to add fixed income to my non-registered account.
I am looking at the Horizon Corporate Class ETFs, in particular the Horizons Cdn Select Universe Bond ETF (HBB) in comparison to BMO Discount Bond Index ETF (ZDB), BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG) and/or iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB). I am not familiar with the concept of Corporate Class ETFs.
1 - Is HBB a reasonable alternate to the listed major bond funds?
2 - Please confirm HBB does not pay a distribution and that “income” is reinvested in units of the ETF resulting in potential increase capital gains in the future.
3 - What would be the impact of a future increase in capital gains inclusion rate (from 50 % to 75%) have on corporate class ETFs?
4 - Is there a minimum dollar amount where the corporate class ETFs start to make sense (i.e. is better to pay the tax on a distribution from XBB when the dollar amounts are relatively small)?
Thanks

Q: Hello. Can you explain the difference between PHYS and PHYS.U? And the difference between iShares CGL and CGL.C?

If I believe that the CAD is going to depreciate versus the USD which I better to hold?

Thanks!

Q: Would you recommend the ETF "DANC" as an investment in one's TFSA? If so what percentage amount of $110.000 would you suggest? Thank you.
Ron

Q: Good day...if one was to invest in div in a cash account is the only concern the 15% hold back on the U.S. dividend...the large dividend at a reasonable fee is attracting me along with the holdings that are in the sectors that are out of favor...could you please give your opinion on this for a 10% exposure in my portfolio...Gene

Q: Hi 5i , Thansk for your great work, I recommend yo to as many people as possible. Your sits has been great for me finicialy.
I purchased $20,000 of Edge point Wealth Management 1801 over 2 years ago, I have not had any postive increases here. I am thinking of selling the fund and moving into something that is more rewarding?
Any suggestions for a replacement? Fund is in my RRSP.

Thanks, P