Q: Because of my age and possible future need for income, amount and security, I am pondering the addition of the following ETF’s. I am indicating the present and after purchase weighting in my portfolio. ZWU ( 3% - 5%), XHY (1% - 3%), XTR (0% - 5%). My portfolio is reasonably well
diversified with about 95% blue chip (28) common shares. Can you please comment on the appropriateness of my proposed purchases, given your limited knowledge of my portfolio.
The composition of XTR i shares includes other I share ETF’s so if I were to purchase this security I would be effectively duplicating management fees and further increase my exposure to XHY, which is held in XTR.
Q: Of the two ETf's as listed above would you comment on the timing and prospects for these ETF's in the current economic environment with both the US and Canadian governments emphasis on infrastructure spending. With thanks, Bill
XMA and VAW
Q: Today you responded to a question comparing CVD to CPD. You discussed the potential capital gains of both, but you did not compare their income. Income from CPD is treated as dividends, and so takes advantage of the dividend tax credit. It occurred to me that CVD distributions would be treated strictly as income and so would not be as tax efficient as the income of CPD in a non-registered account. So would you agree that to maximize income, CPD would be be the best choice? Thank you.
Q: Hi team, in the growth portfolio I am overweight with IWO, about 14% and down 10%. My thoughts last year were to possibly take advantage of a drop in the CA $. That strategy didn't work. Should I sell some and how much or hold?
Thanks for the good advice.
Q: Hi, I’m a young professional and just getting started in ETF/stock investing. I’m hoping that you can recommend one Canadian ETF, one international ETF and one stock (preferably one of the big banks or another high dividend paying option). My risk tolerance is medium considering that I may want to sell in 1-3 years for a down payment on a house. Thanks!
Q: You had recently mentioned that you prefer CVD over CPD currently. Can you please explain the difference between the two and why you prefer CVD at this time.
Q: I hold XHY and XSH in my wife's RRSP. Which of the above would you prefer as an addition? I notice CVD is thinly traded compared to CPD. Another option would be to add to XHY to bring it to a seven percent weighting. Thank you.
Q: In my Qtrade account, under history, I get the entry "RTN OF CAP" every few months on equites such as VUN (an ETF). Can you tell me what this signifies? There is no cash or share values under the same entry.
I recently opened an RESP account for my daughter and am looking for advice on a few ETFs to purchase that provide some long term growth potential, while being appropriately diversified.
Given that i an just starting to save in this account, I'm starting from a small balance, roughly $2,000, i would prefer to only purchase a couple ETFs to limit transaction costs. I have a relatively long time horizon (18 years).
Q: What US ETFs would you recommend for growth at reasonable risk? I own most of the stocks in your balanced portfolio but about a third of my portfolio is in US$. Not knowing enough about US stocks I think I would probably do better to sell most of them and buy ETFs. I already own XHE.
Q: Someone suggest XAW (iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF ) for 50% of the investment portfolio. This ETF includes 54% US stock and the remaining in International stock excluding Canada. In your opinion, for a large investment amount, will one single ETF work well for the investors? If not, what other ETF should be added to benefit from the better US economy? Please comment and suggest.
Q: What do think of XCD - iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) as a way to gain some global diversification without currency risk? Do you think this sector will do well in the next 3-5 years?
Q: What is the differences between HVU and HUV? I'm bearish towards the markets and looking for something to buy for a short term holding period of 2-4 months as added insurance. Any other recommendations? Thanks