Q: YOur site lists a yield of 2.67%, Issuer blackrock lists a Yield to maturity of 2.3%. which is more indicative of future total yield? With being able to get 2.3%, risk free, on saving at EQ Bank, why take risk in this bond ETF?
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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG $13.85)
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF (CLF $17.63)
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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND $74.17)
Q: Hi there
I am looking to invest 30% of my TFSA portfolio in a bond ETF . The remaining 70% are in dividend stocks (mainly in financial institutions). Would you please suggest what bonds ETF or any other fixed income option should I be considering? The goal is to protect my principal amount.
Thank you
I am looking to invest 30% of my TFSA portfolio in a bond ETF . The remaining 70% are in dividend stocks (mainly in financial institutions). Would you please suggest what bonds ETF or any other fixed income option should I be considering? The goal is to protect my principal amount.
Thank you
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB $18.75)
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT $87.69)
Q: Assuming a decrease in interest rates which government bond funds would you recommend for capital appreciation here and in the US. Greetings, Peter.
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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG $13.85)
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF (CLF $17.63)
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iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF (HYGH $87.08)
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iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF (FLOT $51.01)
Q: I am re-balancing our portfolio and find I am sitting on 30K cash which balances out my cash/fixed income portion of my portfolio. My question is what 3 or 4 fixed income or bond ETFs would you suggest I entertain dropping my cash into ?
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $104.34)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU $48.25)
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TD Canadian Index Fund e-Series (TDB900 $55.93)
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TD U.S. Index Fund-e (TDB902 $167.91)
Q: I currently own TDB900 and 902. Have now read that TD will be using ETFs to purchase their funds like the ones mentioned. I have held these funds for a long time . So I am wondering if it still ok to hold onto TDB900 and 902 since I am uncertain how this will affect those holdings. Is it time to switch the funds for similar ETFs. Any clarification is appreciated. Thanks Paul.
Q: In the fund facts for PSA under risk it says:
"The value of the ETF can go down as well as up. You
can lose money."
How would one loose money with this product? I assumed it was basically like a savings account. Similar to TDB8150.
Thanks
"The value of the ETF can go down as well as up. You
can lose money."
How would one loose money with this product? I assumed it was basically like a savings account. Similar to TDB8150.
Thanks
Q: Can I have your opinion on this ETF for a long term hold. Do you have a better suggestion in the space?
Q: HI,
What do you think of this ETF ? Would you buy it now ? For income ? for growth ? Or what else would you suggest mostly for growth and some income ?
Many thanks,
Jacques, Mtl
What do you think of this ETF ? Would you buy it now ? For income ? for growth ? Or what else would you suggest mostly for growth and some income ?
Many thanks,
Jacques, Mtl
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BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE $23.53)
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BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWH $25.19)
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iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF (XDV $40.41)
Q: Hi. What are your current favorite Canadian high-yield dividend etf's? thanks, JR
Q: re: Fallen Momentum Stocks with Growth Potential...if you remove companies with mkt cap under 1bln, and any financial picks, can you pls provide a ETF or two that would cover most of the remaining picks...ie i like the companies but I cant buy everything on the remaining list...thanks as always..
Q: Can you give me your opinion on this ETF and suggests me some that are similar or better, thank you.
Martin
Martin
Q: Hi peter can you suggest British large cap etf
Which we can buy in Canadian fund or us funds
Which we can buy in Canadian fund or us funds
Q: Have too much cash in my U.S. dollar account please suggest somewhere I can park it.
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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $58.58)
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iShares Canadian Value Index ETF (XCV $52.35)
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Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB $23.09)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $46.86)
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Vanguard Global Value Factor ETF (VVL $65.23)
Q: Hi 5i team,
Group A: XCV 35%, VVL 35%, VEE 10%, VAB 20%
Group B: VSB 15%, ZPS 15%, XSB 15%, XIU 30%, VCE 20%, XAW 5%
For short term 2-3 years, which group would you pick? or any better idea?
Group A: XCV 35%, VVL 35%, VEE 10%, VAB 20%
Group B: VSB 15%, ZPS 15%, XSB 15%, XIU 30%, VCE 20%, XAW 5%
For short term 2-3 years, which group would you pick? or any better idea?
Q: Hello Team,
Could you give me an analysis of this company, including the current dividend and if held in an RRSP, is there with holding tax on the dividend.
Thank You,
Barry
Could you give me an analysis of this company, including the current dividend and if held in an RRSP, is there with holding tax on the dividend.
Thank You,
Barry
Q: Hi: What is your opinion of EWU for a long-term hold? It pays a pretty good dividend, but I note that it has a fairly high concentration in banking and energy. I would use it to increase my international diversification. Also, is there a similar ETF that is Canadian dollar denominated? Thanks J
Q: Yesterday I asked for a recommendation for US fixed income and you suggested tlt. I have to say that I don’t have a good understanding of fixed income. So I was wondering if you could tell me why this particular etf is your choice in this environment? I suppose I am asking for a course on fixed income, a large request. So, if there is some resource you could direct me to, that would be fine.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: I am retired and looking to increase my fixed income assets with ZAG. For tax efficiency is it best to hold it in a RRSP or TFSA account? Any comment?
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $104.34)
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $98.35)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSP $70.20)
Q: when I put these three on a chart together (Thompson-Reuters feed on webbroker), for a specified period, hxs shows a much greater return than zsp which shows a much greater return than xsp. Five year chart 93%, 77%, and 45% respectively. This charting service does not show total return so some of the difference between hxs and zsp will be the dividend (included in hxs but not zsp). Some of the difference can be explained by hedging of the currency on xsp but not on hxs or zsp. Given the difference in five year returns there must be something else. Suggestions?
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB $18.75)
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT $87.69)
Q: Can you please recommend a Canada ETF similar or close to TLT in USA.
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