Q: ZWU pays about 7% currently. Is there a potential risk of a noticeable distribution drop (other than if the ETF price rises)? Thank you.
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Q: I do not have much exposure to oil & gas industry, which has been rising nicely in the past few months. I would like to use an ETF to invest on this theme. I was wondering if I should invest only in Canada or if I should go US or international. Could you suggest an ETF? Thanks.
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF (VE $44.58)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $46.52)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.83)
Q: Hi- my husband and I would like to put some of our RSP money into ETFs for long term growth. We are interested in US ETFs but not sure if you cover US ones or not. If not, are there some Canadian ones you would suggest? I already have XIC.TO and CDZ.TO
Thanks, Jill
Thanks, Jill
Q: Gents,
I am interested in the Beutel Goodman Canadian Dividend Fund BTG875. It has had a bit of a rough go over the last 6 months perhaps due to interest rate increases. As more rate increases are anticipated do you think that this fund will continue to suffer? Are there other funds in this space that will fair better?
Thanks Chris
I am interested in the Beutel Goodman Canadian Dividend Fund BTG875. It has had a bit of a rough go over the last 6 months perhaps due to interest rate increases. As more rate increases are anticipated do you think that this fund will continue to suffer? Are there other funds in this space that will fair better?
Thanks Chris
Q: Home builders have been punished as of late. Please give me your thoughts on the group. Would you pick up this etf today? Please provide your rationale( buy sell hold)
Thx
Karim
Thx
Karim
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iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (XCB $20.47)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.60)
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (XSH $19.28)
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iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF (XQB $19.24)
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Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (VSC $24.39)
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Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VBG)
Q: Of my bond holdings representing 5% of my portfolio and want to increase to 10%; I'm wondering if anyone listed that I should eliminate/increase in this market environment. Would appreciate any other suggestions. Thanks.
Q: I hope everyone had a good long weekend!
May I please have your opinion on this relatively new ETF, as a way to play the US consumer sector.
Thank you so much!
May I please have your opinion on this relatively new ETF, as a way to play the US consumer sector.
Thank you so much!
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.70)
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TD Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (TDB $13.15)
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iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG $100.42)
Q: Greetings 5i,
I am making an effort to increase my US bond exposure, and am considering adding a full position (5%) in AGG to compliment my current bond holdings TDB and XHY (at roughly 4% each). My reasoning is that the addition of a US aggregate index will not only add multiple levels of diversification (geographical, currency, bond types, etc.), but also a higher degree of stability should the US economy decline; thereby, at least theoretically, putting pressure on XHY's corporate holdings. If I were to add this position, the three aforementioned holdings would make up the entirety of my bond exposure, as the majority of my fixed income investments are GIC ladders.
I am 36 years old, debt-free, conservative, and only invest with a "buy and hold" mindset. My investment portfolio is solely for the purpose of expediting my retirement, and I will have no need of its funds for the foreseeable future.
Based on my situation, does the addition of AGG sound like a reasonable course of action to you?
Thank you.
I am making an effort to increase my US bond exposure, and am considering adding a full position (5%) in AGG to compliment my current bond holdings TDB and XHY (at roughly 4% each). My reasoning is that the addition of a US aggregate index will not only add multiple levels of diversification (geographical, currency, bond types, etc.), but also a higher degree of stability should the US economy decline; thereby, at least theoretically, putting pressure on XHY's corporate holdings. If I were to add this position, the three aforementioned holdings would make up the entirety of my bond exposure, as the majority of my fixed income investments are GIC ladders.
I am 36 years old, debt-free, conservative, and only invest with a "buy and hold" mindset. My investment portfolio is solely for the purpose of expediting my retirement, and I will have no need of its funds for the foreseeable future.
Based on my situation, does the addition of AGG sound like a reasonable course of action to you?
Thank you.
Q: What are your thoughts on Investors Group Corporate-Class Funds?
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages in buying ZWU versus ENB for long term hold with both income and capital appreciation in mind
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iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CUD $54.55)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VGH $70.47)
Q: What do you think of this etf. Would you recommend another for US dividend growth? Thank you. Bill
Q: What do you think about Vanguard's VGRO ETF as a one stop measure for long term investors?
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iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC $37.08)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $46.52)
Q: as a follow up to my previous question could you please provide a listing of specific companies that compromise the largest holdings for India and China and their portfolio weights? Thanx.
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iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC $37.08)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $46.52)
Q: aside from expenses,what are the differences between xec and vee,specifically with regards to holdings and weightings in specific countries? I own vee and am wondering if xec would compliment/add to vee. Thanx for your services.
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Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (QQC $42.42)
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First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fd (QTEC $234.09)
Q: What is your outlook and recommendation on QTEC Nasdaq 100 ETF as investment in TFSA and RRSP ?
Q: What is your opinion on this? would you prefer a specific bank?
Q: I have about 30,000 in US cash and was looking for a suggestion as to how to deploy it. Generally, I am more conservative in the cash accounts and I do not need to access the money in the near future. An ETF would be considered. I currently have JPM and HD.
Q: Could you comment on XEF as the sole holding for non-N.American exposure, and what would you consider the maximum holding as a percent of total portfolio? Are there any other ETFs that you prefer for this purpose?
Thank-you
Thank-you
Q: HI group is there an etf for the gaming / gamblin stocks and is it a good wayto lessen the risk in playing the sector
Q: not really well informed regards swap-based ETFs, but would appreciate your thoughts regards HXT; appears to have performed reasonably well and offers tax advantages