Investment Q&A

Q: Of HTA & TXF, do you have a preference? Any particular issues with either?

Q: Can you please comment on the harvest funds and their unusual high distribution. On a general note, I have about 7 years till retirement, is a covered call strategy beneficial?

Thanks,
Dave

Q: What is your opinion of the ETF, DXG, which is based on the Dynamic Global Dividend Fund that has a 10 year return of about 8.5%?

Q: Hi gents and Happy Friday,
You will see from the list below my exposure to Europe is mainly through ZWE and DRG.UN with PPL Corp being one of my riskier stocks which also has major Britain exposure. All together its a small, around 5%, portion of my portfolio. I belive Europe is offering good value but am having difficult finding other decent ways to invest there- especially given that through TD Waterhouse I cannot invest direclty in Eurpean Exchanges without much hassle.

Can you offer 1) some guidance on other potential equities/dividend stocks I could pick up on the other side of the pond that perhaps you have in your portfolios here that I am just not aware are European?, 2) any other companies you are watching with interest not in your current portfolios? Lastly, are you sensing Europe is looking like a good investing ground especially since US is getting so expensive?

If I asked any questions in the wrong way, please forgive me. I am learning and open to any and all correction.

These are my other positions below in case I am not seeing that I have more European exposure than perhaps I think I do.

Thanks for the work you do. I did search for other threads on Europe and did not find any, hence the ask. If I missed them please direct me to the pages.


ENT AMC US AMC ENTERTAINMENT HLDG-A
FIN ZWE CA BMO EUR HI DIV CC HDG ETF
FIN ZWB CA BMO COVRD CALL CDN BK ETF
ENERG BXE CA BELLATRIX EXPLORATION-NEW
ENERG CPG CA CRESCENT POINT ENGY CORP
FIN RY CA ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
FIN TF CA TIMBERCREEK FINANCIAL CRP
FIN TD CA TORONTO DOMINION BANK
FIN CM US CDN IMPERIAL BK COMMERCE
FIN CIM US CHIMERA INVT CORP-NEW
TECH FB US FACEBOOK INC CL-A
FIN MFA US MFA FINANCIAL INC
REAL NRZ US NEW RESIDENTIAL INVT-NEW
COMM VZ US VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
ENT BCE CA BCE INC
MINING CCO CA CAMECO CORP
REAL DRG.UN CA DREAM GLB RL EST INVT T/U
MINING PSK CA PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY LTD

Q: So if I'm seeking a 6% yield and wanted your one best pick for a safest both from an income as well as a capital preservation perspective ETF given current entry price which of these do I buy today why and is there another that you'd recommend instead - love - Ken

Q: Hi do you have any suggestion of etf that plays us technology. thanks.

Q: I currently hold this Bond Fund. I'm looking to add a bit more fixed income. This fund is well below NAV right now, has declined about 2.8% in the last year (most of this in the last month or 2), but has a nice yield of close to 6%. I am up on the year by 3% which seems fine to me, considering savings accounts pay .05% these days. Should I add to this one or are there others that might grow a bit in this environment? It seems most of them are well below NAV at the moment. Thank you!

Q: Good morning team.
Is there a US industrial ETF equivalent to ZIN in Canada?

Q: I currently hold CDZ and VGG in my RRSP. I am looking to add a similar product with more international exposure. Are there any Canadian listed ETFs that focus on European, International, and/or Emerging Market dividend growers?

Thanks!

Q: If this ETF ever owned Amazon, (sadly) it no longer does.

Q: Hi 5i team, I would like to dabble into ETF. How does MER affect the return ? From the 5-year chart of HQU has a 600% return , will you not consider it a choice of long term investment option ? Thanks for all your advie.

Q: Hi 5I.

I'm looking for ETFs that are comparable to ZWH and ZWE..
I have these in my RRSP now and would like similar ETFs for my TFSA for more diversification or these are diversified enough?

Thanks

Q: Hello 5I, thanks for your great information.
I am probably not looking in the right place but I seek to find some of your thoughts about blockchain technology and where you think an investment could be made in this field.
Regards Bob

Q: A guest on BNN said he hedged his equity positions by index hedges.What are they and could you give me an example. thanks James

Q: Hi,

If you were pick for a long-term hold, RBC CANADIAN DIVIDEND FUND SERIES D or BMO CANADIAN HIGH DIVIDEND COVERED CALL ETF, which would you favour and why?

Thanks,

Craig

Q: I would appreciate insight as to when international bonds should be considered as part of the fixed income portfolio, as presently my fixed income is largely Canadian (VAB) and US (VCSH, VGIT). I have an interest in having non-Canadian exposure to balance the risks to the Canadian economy posed by NAFTA changes and high Canadian household debts which could present the possibility of a lower CAD. The number of developed market international bond ETFs seem to be limited. Is there value as a portfolio stabilizer in being invested in a fund such as BNDX-Q to gain international government bond exposure, and are there better options to investigate?

Q: HI Peter/Team what is your opinion about this etfs. Thanks

Q: Good day team, can u suggest an etf portfolio for an Rrsp account. This account has 25 years to go before withdrawals. We do not mind taking on more risk.
Cheers

Q: Dug back through ETF questions but couldn't seem to find an answer specifically for my question which is: is there an equal weighted ETF that follows the US banking sector?
Thanks

Q: Greetings
Being retired I am interested in income and I am unwilling to give up a lot of upside for income security. As a result I own all the BMO covered call ETFs: ZWB,C,E,H and U. It has occurred to me that, if you feel the market will rise from here, buying the put strategy of ZPW and ZPH would make more sense as since calls limit the upside puts should limit the downside. Is my logic correct?
Thanks
Don