Q: I rely on you for accurate information when reading answers to questions. however my research shows that VEQT holds a basket of funds not individual stocks. I hate paying more taxes than I need to and always look for the lowest fees and taxes when investing. Please confirm holdings of this fund. Thank you.
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Q: I was told current rate(s) on TCSH.TO (TD Product) is 4.85 whilst Global X Cash is 4.03 annualized. Not certain how and why these can be considerably higher than many High Interest Savings accounts but would you consider them to be equally safe to comparable High Interest Saving Accounts for holding Cash?
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Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT)
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iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT)
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BMO All-Equity ETF (ZEQT)
Q: Do you you prefer one of these over the others? Would VEQT would be more efficient in an RSSP as it holds individual stocks rather than ETF's?
Q: Could you list Canadian dividend ETFs that pay out is in the middle of the month, or not at the beginning and the end of the month?
Thanks
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB)
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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
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iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR)
Q: Hi gang,
What would be your best pick from this 4-ETF. I would like to buy one . Or any other suggestions. How much do you like small caps? Do you think if interest come down small caps will move. ?
Thanks. Alnoor
What would be your best pick from this 4-ETF. I would like to buy one . Or any other suggestions. How much do you like small caps? Do you think if interest come down small caps will move. ?
Thanks. Alnoor
Q: Hi 5i:
My question is about ETF EQLI, an S&P equal weight ETF that also writes covered calls. This ETF trades on the TSX in CAD but tracks a US index. Would the income generated by this ETF, if held in a TFSA, face the clawback from the US government even though it trades in Canada?
Thanks,
Murray
My question is about ETF EQLI, an S&P equal weight ETF that also writes covered calls. This ETF trades on the TSX in CAD but tracks a US index. Would the income generated by this ETF, if held in a TFSA, face the clawback from the US government even though it trades in Canada?
Thanks,
Murray
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Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (AMAX)
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Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Call ETN IOPV (SLVO)
Q: I read with interest your answers to Alex and Robert this morning regarding SLVO and David Rosenberg's thoughts. I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Rosenberg . Does 5i feel that SLVO would roughly track the gold index ? I do not see any covered call gold equivalent ETF unless you know of one ? The closest I can find is AMAX which is gold miners ..... Having said all that which does 5i feel is the better choice to follow Mr Rosenbergs thesis ? SLVO or AMAX ? I do like the covered call component of both over a straight up Gold security like PHYS ..... Thanks for your terrific service .......
Q: Question on increasing my copper exposure:
I already own some TECK.B, but concerned about the (approx.) 26X PE ratio. Does this concern you?
I'm considering COPX. Yes, comparing an ETF to a stock is a bit apples / oranges. If I believe that International stocks in general will outperform going forward, is this a good choice. I do realize it does have some North American holdings - including TECK.B itself - but the aggregate PE appears to be better value compared just TECK.B.
Perhaps selling TECK.B and just holding all of COPX is a better choice despite the (I think) 0.65 MER. Your thoughts and comments on all this ?
I already own some TECK.B, but concerned about the (approx.) 26X PE ratio. Does this concern you?
I'm considering COPX. Yes, comparing an ETF to a stock is a bit apples / oranges. If I believe that International stocks in general will outperform going forward, is this a good choice. I do realize it does have some North American holdings - including TECK.B itself - but the aggregate PE appears to be better value compared just TECK.B.
Perhaps selling TECK.B and just holding all of COPX is a better choice despite the (I think) 0.65 MER. Your thoughts and comments on all this ?
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iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (XEU)
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iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XEH)
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Fidelity International Momentum ETF FCIM (FCIM)
Q: Holding for the next five years, what would you choose and why?
Q: Hello 5i team,
I currently have a balanced position in HBND in my TFSA for income (Using TFSA as an income source in general). Before HBND I used to have HYI as an asset class that used to track US high yield bonds, but was shut down last year. I have a few questions.
1)Is HBND an approximate substitute for HYI for this asset class?
2)Also HBND is not even a year old but do you have an idea of the NAV of the ETF?
HBND pays a decent amount monthly but I am not sure of the sustainability of the payout.
Thank You,
Andrew
I currently have a balanced position in HBND in my TFSA for income (Using TFSA as an income source in general). Before HBND I used to have HYI as an asset class that used to track US high yield bonds, but was shut down last year. I have a few questions.
1)Is HBND an approximate substitute for HYI for this asset class?
2)Also HBND is not even a year old but do you have an idea of the NAV of the ETF?
HBND pays a decent amount monthly but I am not sure of the sustainability of the payout.
Thank You,
Andrew
Q: SLVO, a CC silver ETN, does not seem to be in your database. I am looking to add this to my precious metal holdings but want the higher income. Yahoo reports the yield at 22%, which seems absurd. Do you have data on longer term avg yield and what do you think of this in general for income oriented silver exposure? Thank-you.
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH)
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BMO Money Market Fund (ZMMK)
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High Interest Savings Account ETF (HISA)
Q: Which of the following you recommend for safety ?
ZMMK, HISA or CASH.
Please deduct as required. Thanks for your insight.
ZMMK, HISA or CASH.
Please deduct as required. Thanks for your insight.
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Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA)
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CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV)
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Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL)
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Harvest Canadian T-Bill ETF (TBIL)
Q: Would it be more prudent to switch CSAV and PSA to TBIL and CBIL?
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BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE)
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Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF (VRE)
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BMO Canadian MBS Index ETF (ZMBS)
Q: With respect to Canadian or US mortgage ETF, what 2 ETFs would you suggest I investigate more or are there 2 large cap stocks in Cda and US?.....Thanks for the assistance.....Tom
Q: I am presently considering investing outside of America….I want to stay away from trouble areas like Europe, UK, China, even Australia……I am warming up to Japan, any thoughts??? Thank you!
Q: 5i
Is there a 15% withholding tax on these two ETF's within an RRSP if they are purchased on the TSX ?
Thanks
Bill
Is there a 15% withholding tax on these two ETF's within an RRSP if they are purchased on the TSX ?
Thanks
Bill
Q: Dear 5i
Just a clarification question . If i was to buy either of the above two ETF's via the TSX , i'm assuming they would be bought with Canadian dollars .
When i go to place the order it expresses the purchase in US dollars .
Please clarify .
Thanks
Bill C
Just a clarification question . If i was to buy either of the above two ETF's via the TSX , i'm assuming they would be bought with Canadian dollars .
When i go to place the order it expresses the purchase in US dollars .
Please clarify .
Thanks
Bill C
Q: If all of your portfolio was in cash and you wanted to buy a cash-like etf, would you be okay with buying 1 or 2 etfs or would you diversify the money across several cash-like etfs? Thank you.
Q: Anticipating a downturn in '25 I promised myself that I wouldn't ride the market down like I did in '22 so I bailed on most of my tech holdings, at least temporarily. I am looking to park the cash with the following criteria:
1. Immediate access i.e. no locked in GICs.
2. Highest reasonable yield
3. Modest volatility
What is your current view of the highest yielding Hamilton ETFs and can you recommend any competitors or other options?
Thank you
1. Immediate access i.e. no locked in GICs.
2. Highest reasonable yield
3. Modest volatility
What is your current view of the highest yielding Hamilton ETFs and can you recommend any competitors or other options?
Thank you
Q: What are your thoughts on TCSH for a place to park cash for a while? Do you have a better recommendation?
Ken
Ken