Investment Q&A

Q: I am looking for a ETF that favors value stocks in US and Canadian funds

Q: Could I please have your top 5 choices for Cdn ETFs - good yield - low risk. Thanks

Q: Hi group can you please comment on Capitol direct trust - last quarter they paid out 9% + over last 3 yrs they have averaged 7+ %. What is your assessment of the risk rewards in this sector i suspect that restrictions on liquidly and management fees are concerns but the attractive quarterly payout are very attractive in this unstable market overall your thoughts please. I am 74 and retired so steady income is a driver. Also please rate the above stocks (1-10 . 10 being best) Thanks for your help

Q: Hi Can you please give your opinion on two these ETFs and any suggestion on alternative if not in favour of them.

Q: Please recommend your preferred Japan etf or etfs. Your thoughts on a currency hedged etf is also appreciated. Thanks

Q: I am looking for a Value ETF in American and Canadian funds.

Q: Hi. What’s your opinion of this ETF? Thanks.

Q: Hello

Asked this question earlier but did not see a reply.

Just wondering if, in a rising gold price environment, would a covered call ETF benefit from increased call option premium income? And, if so, would this offset the increased risk of missing capital appreciation as a result of the underlying security being called away?

Brad

Q: I have decided I need to put more resources into income funds and wonder what you think of the three etf’s mentioned. Currency conversion is not an issue.
Thanks for your thoughts, Lesley

Q: Following up on Harrison's RESP question from February 10th, I'm seeking advice on ETF recommendations for my grandson's RESP. He turns two in March 2025, giving him approximately 16 years until he'll need the funds.
I appreciate your ETF recommendations, particularly the split between Canadian and US markets (VGG, ZSP, ZCN, XCG, VDY). I'm also considering ZUQ (BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index), but I'm wondering if it's too similar to ZSP? Your thoughts?
I do not like CDZs holdings as much.
You also mentioned two balanced ETFs in your response (XBAL and VBAL). The fixed income allocation is approximately 40% for these balanced ETFs. In contrast, XGRO and VGRO have a fixed income allocation of around 20%, and XEQT or VEQT have no fixed income. What I like about these allocation ETFs is they have some international exposure.
Considering the long-term horizon, I'm leaning towards XEQT/VEQT, which have no fixed income. My main question is whether the 20% fixed income component of XGRO/VGRO or even the XBAL/VBAL (40% fixed income) is necessary for a two-year-old’s RESP? Or are XEQT/VEQT too aggressive, considering the other ETFs mentioned?
Finally, wouldn't it be more appropriate to introduce a 100% fixed income ETF closer to the withdrawal age or perhaps three years before we start accessing the funds?
Deduct as many points as you think necessary.
As always thanks for the great advice.
Élaine

Q: As a follow up to my question on international ETFs in CAD, you pointed out ZEQ. Two questions: 1. In a comparison between ZEQ and HXX, the former is CAD-hedged, but not the latter. On performance, HXX has outperformed. Please advise your advice on currency risk, and if willing to accept the Euro risk, which you would prefer and why. 2. HXS and XIU and tax efficiency - if your preference is for XIU, please explain pros and cons and why XIU. I note in 2022, XIU outperformed.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

The last question referencing HBIG was on April 16, 2024. Please provide your current assessment. Thanks as always for your insight.

Q: Opinions of these etfs that have a technical bent to them and are rebalanced frequently based upon momentum/trends in the market. Both have done well. Would you recommend ? Thank you.

Q: Can you give me a basket of European ETF's that would give broad market exposure please?

Q: Hi, I am wondering about either of these as places to park some US cash for a while. Given the uncertainty in the US, would this be a wise choice? If so, which is preferable and if not, what other ETFs would you suggest? Thank you for all your good work!

Q: Hello, 1.How does one protect them selves from large market crashes?
2. If one were to start a portfolio with only index funds, etfs which are the ones you would suggest. Maximum 5 etfs. Thanks.

Shyam

Q: What is a good ETF for U.S. oil and gas?

Q: Generally speaking what would your percent allocation of the above ETF's be in ones bond portfolio?

Q: I would like any info that you may have on this cash vehicle, including who administers this fund.

Q: It looks like biotech stocks are on a tear, especially those that may benefit from AI. Do you have any names that you might recommend? I'm considering the Arkg fund but I don't quite trust Cathy Woods after losing money on the Arkk fund in 2021. Thank you,

Jason