Investment Q&A

Q: For my retirement, I have income coming from several streams. Rental income from property, employment income from an eight-week/year position (that I enjoy immensely), and a small RRSP account that I plan to use to earn 8% per year average and take principal and interest for monthly payments, using it up completely over 9 years, pushing off OAS and CPP until I’m 70 years old, when these benefits have maxed in value and can replace the depleted RRSP funds. Recently, I have been researching high income, 25% leveraged ETFs (I asked a question about them a few days ago, but this question takes the concept a step further), and I had the thought that it might be possible to buy a few ETFs for the RRSP, replacing all equities, and earn an average yield of 13%, which would cover the monthly payments while not depleting capital. I realized the capital may be reduced at the end of the 9 years, but likely not gone as in the original scenario, so any leftover funds would be a bonus. This would also free up time from managing my portfolio the way I do now, giving me more time to enjoy my retirement. Do you see any big holes in my theory? I wondered, for example how variable the dividends can be year over year. If this seems like a solid plan, could you suggest a portfolio of ETF’s (would 5-6 suffice?) that would serve this concept? (Note-I do have other investments, but they are not part of my monthly income streams, more a rainy-day fund.) Thanks!

Q: Greetings…I’ve taken a 10% haircut on this ETF held for healthcare exposure. I could book the loss, but if I replace with another healthcare ETF inside of 30 days in your experience does the CRA have a problem with that? Also, some of the other ETF’s on the TSX look like they have fared even worse. Any ideas? (Trying to avoid holding one or two US companies individually)

Q: I am 25 years old and have my TFSA and FHSA maxed out. I will likely buy a house in 1-3 years. Should I start contributing (and investing) any additional money in my RRSP or in a cash investment account? Which ETF should I invest in? Thanks!

Q: Is there an equal weight spx equal weight CDR hedged on the TSX?

Q: Hi there,

I saw TD has recently introduced an all equity ETF similar to *EQT but with slight variances to exposures, and slightly less MER (i think?). Liquidity and AUM aside, how would you rank this compared to the other *EQT ETFs? And if you were to try and guestimate it's long term rate of return versus the competitors, what do you think that might look like?

Thanks!

Q: In my accounts I hold the above. Would you please rank them for their expected total return over the next 1-3 years. Also with respect to each holding, if applicable, would you please give me a subsitute that you "prefer" or suggest might perform better in the same space.

Thanks,

Terry

Q: Is there withholding tax on distributions if held in tfsa?

Q: Hi 5i.
I own small position in Sprott Silver trust.
I would like to add small position(s) of some silver producers.

What are you recommendations for an ETF, which may make the most sense or perhaps 2 producers. Prefer a conservative (for retirees) choice(s).
Thank you for the great service.

Q: What would be a good replacement for MMF559 - could you provide a mutual fund and ETF option and brief points why. Or should I just keep it? Just not sure it's performance justifies the cost.
Thanks

Q: Thank you for your great service. I have read The Wealthy Barber and was wondering what your thoughts are on the 10% rule (i.e. investing 10% of your income) and if, as a 35 year old, dollar cost averaging into a mutual fund/etf is one of the best ways to save for my retirement? Could you recommend an etf that would be suitable for this investment strategy? Thank you.

Q: I there a US withhold tax on VNN? Does it make a difference if it is held in a RRSP or a TSFA account?

Q: What is your forecast on gold versus silver? Which commodity do you feel will do best over the next 5 years?

What is your top recommended gold mining ETF and silver mining ETF in Canada and the US? What is your top recommended gold, and silver, mining stock in Canada or the US?

Many thanks for this excellent service.

Q: Thank you and your team for all the helpful information and advice. What might be a good place to park cash for about 90 days?

Q: Hello
What is the best way to hold gold bullion? Is it in an ETF?
Is there a Canadian ETF that invests in the metal?
Thanks
Jeff

Q: Thoughts on ZROZ vs TLT right now given the run up in yields.

Q: Which is the better long term etf choice?

Q: Is the income from this fund "tax free" in a TFSA

Thankyou

Q: Please give me your opinion about this AND an alternative Bank ETF. Thanks!

Q: I have USD in my US account. Can you suggest a US ETF on the US market where I can park these funds.

Q: I went to a large cash position in my rrsp a few weeks ago, and now I’m interested in putting part of my retirement portfolio (I retired Jan 1) into high interest etfs that I can buy and forget while they generate income via yield. I’ve added a few I’ve been looking at to the ticker box. I’m looking at bond etf’s but I don’t fully understand when to get in and out of bonds - can an investor buy and forget? I’m also looking at covered call leveraged etf’s based on the S&P and Nasdaq indexes. I realize an investor has to have a strong stomach for the volatility associated with high interest leveraged etfs, but for purely an income vehicle, can you provide a few names based on the above criteria? Assuming about 10-15% positions, what percentage of a retirement portfolio would you invest in high interest etf’s, Hoping to generate 8-10% annually from the portfolio. The remainder of my portfolio is mid cap large cap US and Canadian equities. The usual suspects.