Investment Q&A

Q: I’m considering whether I should invest in TLT, HPYT, or a combination of both. I understand that HPYT has a much higher yield, but I’m struggling to fully understand why. TLT, which makes up around 70% of HPYT’s holdings, only has a yield of about 4.3%, which makes me wonder how HPYT can achieve such a significantly higher yield. I understand the basics of covered call ETFs, but what kind of options are they trading to generate this yield? There seems to be something I’m missing here—could you also explain the additional risks that come with HPYT's elevated yield?

Q: Can I please have your opinion on this ETF? Could you endorse it as part of the materials component of a portfolio, or is there a more general metals ETF that has some uranium industry weighting in it that you might suggest instead? Thanks for your thoughts.

Q: Thoughts on this fund? Thank You

Q: Could you provide your views on this etf. Thanks

Q: Do you have an opinion on BMO buffer etfs. Appropriate for a RIF ?

Q: What is your opinion of ZGRO.T vs a larger asset allocation ETF such as XGRO or ZGRO for a retiree who desires monthly income with a growth component? Thanks for all your great work.

Q: Hi 5i!
What is your best advice for a high yield bond etf?
Thanks,
Murray

Q: Hi Guys Looking for your recommendations on a crypto ETF. Thank you

Q: What are your thoughts on weekly covered call strategy ETF that pays you weekly dividend.

QDTE and XDTE.

Thanks for your excellent service.

Q: According to my TD research, on a 1, 3, and 5 year basis, ZLB has outperformed ZCN despite ZLB's higher MER and lower dividend. Is that a reasonable apples to apples comparison? I'm wondering if it's worth it to sell my ZLB and buy ZCN or does it all work out to about the same? Thanks. And belated Happy Thanksgiving

Q: What is your opinion on DYN6001 for USD regarding safety and liquidity? Other suggestions?

Q: Looking to transfer gic due in November to a suitable “cash” vehicle with at least 4.5% dividend and low risk. Does dvx qualify or do you have a better alternative(s)? Thanx.

Q: Lots of good Q&A lately on parking short term cash.

I have $100K to invest. Are one of these more suitable than the others for quickly withdrawing an amount as required when I want to purchase stocks or equity ETF's?

Would you feel comfortable putting the whole amount in any one of these, or is it best to diversify a bit?

Do you have a recommended USD version(s) for my USD account ?

Q: I know you prefer to purchase US stocks in US currency. Does this apply to US Bond ETFs as well? Further, I'm trying to determine the percentage of corporate and government bonds to purchase (15%). Is the risk/reward associated with each type of bond ETF very different? I'm assuming that corporate bonds are riskier than government. Any insight or resources that could give me guidance would be appreciated. I appreciate any help you can provide.

Q: I’m recently retired and looking to set up a 2-year cash wedge inside my RRSP account. I already have about 20% invested in CBIL. I’m trying to decide if I should keep adding to CBIL or invest in something like ZMMK. I’m leaning towards ZMMK because of the slightly better current return, bigger size and maybe it will retain a slightly higher return in the future assuming interest rates continue to go down? Does this make sense? Is there a better instrument(s) to use to set up a cash wedge? Am I simply overthinking this 😊!

Q: Do you know of a reasonably diversified Canadian equity ETF that has a very low percentage of energy stocks? I believe energy makes up something like a third of the TSX index which is a lot more than I want to hold right now.

Q: On Aug 21/24 you answered a question and suggested that investors start analyzing better the "downside risks" associated with any of their particular investments.

If we assume that "risks" range from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) and that individual stock choices occupy categlories 5-10 I am looking for your suggestions in categories 0-3 - one a USD denominated suggestion and one in CDN.

For my 0 category I currently use RBC's savings accounts RBF 2010 and RBF 2014 (USD) . I assume that some of your favourites from answers I have reviewed will be in categories 1-3 such as HISU.U, UBIL.U, HBND etc.

In any event if you can provide me with your analysis of the nature of the varying downside risk levels on a rising level and a suggestion for each I would be very grateful.

Regards,
Terry

Q: Are there any other U.S dollar denominated comparable ETFs? I would be interested in holding a modest position in such a vehiicle, but am concerned about the tax consequences relative to, say, VIG. The newness of this issue is of less concern given th reputation of RBC. Thanks to the team. Bill

Q: What is the main difference between investing in Index Funds vs ETF’s? I read about these U.S. bloggers who post about their increasing net worth by investing monthly in index funds, is that similar to investing in say WealthSimple in Canada?

Q: I was wondering what your thoughts were on investing in ETF’s like Wealthsimple vs Index Funds. What’s the main difference and does one have more upside?