Investment Q&A

Q: Is there a good small cap biotech ETF you would recommend ?

Q: 2 questions - please deduct as many points as needed.
Q1 - according to Portfolio Analytics, I need to increase my fixed income allocation by $90k. I own 4% positions in XBB, ZIC & PMO005 and 2.6% in CPD. Would you recommend adding to one of these or would you suggest adding another ETF?
Q2 - I need to add $125k to International exposure. Current international holdings include XAW, XMI & XEC at just over 2%. Should i add to anyone of these or add something else?

Q: Mr. Poloz spoke about possible credit problem in Canada corporate bonds; do you think ETF like HAB and XCB are at risk and “not safe” ?
Thanks !

Q: Peter; I tried finding out what this etf holds but couldn’t find it on the TSX quote or the size etc. I assume it very new and do have an opinion on it for income? Thanks. Rod

Q: For many years I had held individual perpetual preferred shares, which I gradually sold and replaced with ZPR about 3 years ago. It had a similar yield, was of course more diversified, and could be easily traded if need be. This seemed like a good move, but after some decent gains it is recently moving back towards my purchase price (not counting dividends). I am contemplating selling ZPR and replacing with individual rate-reset preferreds with a floor. My thinking is that the rate-reset feature should help hold up the price when interest rate are increasing, and the floor should do the same if rates are falling. Could you comment on this strategy, and list some the the pros and cons of the rate-resets with a floor. My preferred share holdings make up about 7-8% of my total portfolio, and I am an income oriented investor.
Thank-you

Q: Where would you recommend I place $30k in a TFSA today (5 year hold). Only other holdings in this TFSA are $12k in iShares MSCI ETF (XAW) and $3k in Kelt Exploration (KEL).
Where would you recommend I place $60 in an RSP today (5 year hold).
Only other holdings in this RSP are $40k BMO Dividend ETF (ZDV), $10K NorthWest Co (NWC), and $15k Richards Packaging (RPI.UN).
Given the size of the portfolios, probably one or several ETF's, instead of more individual stocks? And probably better non-Canadian exposure? Anything else to be sold here before repositioning?
I guess that's 3 or more questions, please charge accordingly. Thanks.

Q: The e-sports industry is increasing in popularity. Evolve will be lauching and ETF that will track the Solactive Electronics Gaming Index. Buying individual stocks in the sector is expensive and rather risky. Would you consider this ETF to be a good way to invest in this industry ?

Q: Hey Guys,
What do you know about this Motley Fool 100 Index ETF? Trades under TMFC, is currently around $22. Looks like Motley Fools best 100 ideas, any thoughts on this one?
Thanks

Q: I was expecting Armageddon/ volatility in the markets with no China deal and more tariffs and China retaliation. What gives? At some point this is going to impact earnings, jobs, etc. In fact the market has risen, what do you make of it?

Q: Hello

I am aiming to have about 20% of my equity portfolio in international stocks (ie. not US or Canada). I currently own ZDH (4.3%), ZDM (5.06%), ZEQ (1.87%), ZLD (4.19%) and ZEM (4.15%).

Do these ETFs appear reasonable to you? Do you see any need to change/consolidate, or to reduce MERs? The Portfolio Analyzer recommends VIU, XEF, VEE and XEM. Do you think it is worthwhile replacing my ETFs for the recommended versions?

Also, VEE and XEM do not appear to be as tax efficient as ZEM, or am I missing something?

Thank you for this great service!

Q: I own vee in my rasp and am considering adding a small position. Size aside, is there enough diversification in geographical countries to warrant this purchase? Thanx.

Q: Twenty five years old- new self managed account -6 thousand dollars -what to do? Thank you. Anne

Q: Hello,
Can I make a simple assumption that ZPR seems to be following the general market up an down (below 200 day line and possibly forming base at around $10) and hence at todays' lower number may indicate a buying opportunity?
Cheers
Arzoo

Q: Why is this EFT so volatile ? Is it worth holding for the long term ? Thank you

Q: Which would you choose, or would you have a bit of both
XRE or VRE?
VFV or XUS?
Thank you

Q: I have about $40K in unregistered USD mutual funds and looking to move it into ETFs. Any thoughts on these? Money to be held for a variable amount of time. Possibly 2-7 years.

Q: Hi Guys,

Can I please get your opinion of these ETFs.

Thank you !

Dave

Q: RWO Global REIT Index...do you see a place in a conservative portfolio ?

Q: Hi Guys,

Can I please get your opinion of this ETF.

Than you !

Dave

Q: Good morning,
I need to increase the Health Care and a Tech sectors of my portfolio. Given that I wish to invest in Cdn$$$, my research for one ETF in each sector leads me to a choice among the ETFs listed above and 5i may have others that may be a better choice.
Question. What would be 5i's best of class ideas for a Health Care and Tech ETF to add to my portfolio and is there a preferred location (TFSA/RRSP/Non Reg acct) for these ETFs?
Thank you and I will await your valued suggestions/recommendations.