Investment Q&A

Q: DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION ON THE WISDOM TREE ETF'S AVAILABLE ON THE TSX?

Q: My question involves taxation of these two ETFs at death as a Canadian citizen. VSP holds the US domiciled Vanguard S&P 500 ETF whereas the BMO ZUE invests in the Canadian domiciled ZSP which holds the US equities directly. Once a Canadian individual crosses certain net worth thresholds they are subject to double taxation from both the US and Canada on their US holdings at death. Is the structure of VSP put an individual at more risk? Can you or any members comment?

Q: I have given myself some exposure to Europe and Asia through ETF’s and have seen a down trend lately.Are these countries going to be in more trouble as the trade wars go on.I am thinking of selling and sit in cash or direct it into the US market which I already have lots of exposure.
Thanks

Q: What five ETF’s would be suitable to hold in an RRSP? I am interested in technology, healthcare, financials, energy and industrials. I am a moderately conservative investor, am looking at about a 15 year timeline and am interested in Canadian, US, global and emerging markets. Many thanks for your insights.

Q: Please provide your thoughts on this ETF. Thanks.

Q: do you like this ETF and would you recommend investing at this time

Q: There was a discussion on a financial network with a portfolio manager regarding future rate increases. The expectation is that rates will likely be increased 3 to 4 times over the next 15 months or so. This in turn would likely result in an inverted yield curve. In such an environment, financial stocks, especially insurance companies, have historically done very poorly. So not hold them.!
My questions are
What is your expectation for future interest rate increases this year and next?
Do you agree with how 3-4 rate increases would likely affect the yield curve?
From you experience, historically, has this type of scenario been quite negative for financial stocks; that is banks and insurance companies?
And if this is very negative for financial stocks, should one continue to hold such shares beyond the end of this year?
Your analysis please. Thanks.

Q: hi there,

i can't locate ITA in your stock drop down - ishares etf aerospace and defense. Just looking to beef up my industrials - i understand that can do well late in the cycle. Your thoughts on this ETF - am i too late to this one?

Q: What stocks and sectors(weighting’s) would you add to balance XIC?

Q: I own the following:
ZUT - 5%, loss -9%
ZIC - 4% loss -6%
BCE - 2%, loss -19%

Would you recommend trimming any of the above?

Q: Which is less likely to be affected by rising rates?

Q: Your thoughts on this healthcare etf. Do you have a preferred?
what would you focus on for a healthcare etf?

Thanks

Q: What are your two picks for a CDN ETF and two picks for a US ETF that covers financials, industrials, resources (and maybe healthcare?) for a very long term hold?

Q: Some ETFs pay a yield that is not supported only by the combined dividend yield of the holdings. FIE is one example. What contributes to an ETF payout?

Q: I have had LQD for about 2 years and down 5%. I think I would be better of with a GIC. Thoughts?

Q: My question is about an ETF discussed By Rob Carrick in today's globe. Fidelity US Div For Rising Rates Idx ETF (FCRR).
It seems that rates in the US will be rising and this ETF sounds like it would be good in such an environment.
What are your thoughts and advice?

Q: Hi,

Best ETF in Canadian $ for an RRSP to cover:

1. Nasdaq 100
2. S&P 500

There are numerous products, why do you like your picks over the rest?

Q: What do you think of XSP vs SPY? xsp is Canadian funds. spy is U.S. funds. This is for my TFSA.
Thank you

Q: We are thinking of moving our US holdings to etf's rather than individual companies. Currently we own some VOO but notice that you recommend SPY often because of its volume and liquidity, i think.

The first question is whether there is a lot of differnece between the two and whether it is worth getting SPY as well as VOO?

Secondly, we notice that the top ten holdings for both etf's contain a lot of FANG stocks. So we were wondering if we needed other etf's to balance this weighting?
Do you think a total market etf like this is enough to cover the US market?
thanks again for great advice

Q: XIC/SPI were 2 suggested ETF funds for a beginner. I'd like your opinion on XSP vs SPY because it is traded in Canadian funds vs U.S. funds. It was suggested that as a beginner I should study the market more and not plunge into U.S. dollar funds a this time. Opinion?