Q: I would like to invest 10% of my portfolio in an international ETF and was wondering what you'd suggest. I'm thinking developed might be better than emerging markets and less volatile? I'd also like to go hedged to the Canadian dollar because I currently have 20% in US stocks, and feel that adding 10% international unhedged would put me in a bad position when the Canadian dollar starts to rise. What would you suggest and do you think 10% is a good amount for an investor 17 years from retirement?
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Q: Hi all,
With the great market we are experiencing combined with regularly hearing from any objective individual that indexes are the best place for your money, should we not all be buying ETFs now? Really, why risk missing out on any recovery by playing specific stocks?
What ETFs would be your favourite right now, Cdn or US?
Thanks,
Cam
With the great market we are experiencing combined with regularly hearing from any objective individual that indexes are the best place for your money, should we not all be buying ETFs now? Really, why risk missing out on any recovery by playing specific stocks?
What ETFs would be your favourite right now, Cdn or US?
Thanks,
Cam
Q: Your thought on this ETF or any other suggestion for Asian pacific ETF with a Dividend?
Thanks
Paul
Thanks
Paul
Q: In response to a question about CBO last fall you suggested that XLB should be considered as part of a fixed income allocation. It appears to be very stable, and moves somewhat opposite to the TSX. What are your feels about XLB in the current market environment, or would it make sense to just wait for an opportunity to buy it below NAV?
Q: What are your thoughts on holding these etfs
Q: Peter and Team:
Even as oil turns and heads lower again and the Saudis confirm they are not going to blink, there is a general consensus that oil will eventually find a "stable" level i.e price higher than it is now.(2016/17?)
I am looking for your opinion on parking 50k in either XEG or ZEO. They are paying a respectable approx. 4%, and I would think would realize a pretty decent capital gain if held over a two or three year term. Would you have a preference, if one considers cheap oil may be around for a while and some companies might fold?
Thanks as always
Phil
Even as oil turns and heads lower again and the Saudis confirm they are not going to blink, there is a general consensus that oil will eventually find a "stable" level i.e price higher than it is now.(2016/17?)
I am looking for your opinion on parking 50k in either XEG or ZEO. They are paying a respectable approx. 4%, and I would think would realize a pretty decent capital gain if held over a two or three year term. Would you have a preference, if one considers cheap oil may be around for a while and some companies might fold?
Thanks as always
Phil
Q: Both Canadian and american financials have taken a hit recently. I am looking to add to my financials/ insurance on both sides of the border. Which 3 Canadian stocks would you recommend and which US etf?
Q: WHich of these three etf ZUD, PUD or ZDY is better US diversification?
Thanks
Paul
Thanks
Paul
Q: I am putting together an ETF portfolio for US and Int'l exposure. I am looking for ETFs with low mgmt fee and diverse holdings so the returns will not be influenced by a few holdings. I also prefer ETF that's hedged to C$, if available.
Please provide recommendations for the following categories. Many thanks.
- US broad market
- US dividend appreciation
- US sector etfs that are likely to outperform in 2016-17
- broad market European Developed countries
- Dividend appreciation for European developed countries
- Broad market Emerging Market countries
- Dividend appreciation for emerging market
Please provide recommendations for the following categories. Many thanks.
- US broad market
- US dividend appreciation
- US sector etfs that are likely to outperform in 2016-17
- broad market European Developed countries
- Dividend appreciation for European developed countries
- Broad market Emerging Market countries
- Dividend appreciation for emerging market
Q: Can you please explain what a hedge fund is? And what value it adds to ones portfolio. How does it correlate to stock performance? I was looking at adding the ETF HHF to my portfolio as a 5% holding. This would be to add a little more safety with something other than bonds. Would this make sense?
Q: I have read recent article about currency regime change and one of recommendation is to stay diversified. Are there any diversified model/income/etf portfolios recommended or published by 5iResearch?
Q: Again & again I hear about the great opportunities in INDIA.
Would app. your current opinion as well as recommendations for a reasonable position - likely a broad 1 or 2 ETFs &/or large growing multinationals. Thank you.
Would app. your current opinion as well as recommendations for a reasonable position - likely a broad 1 or 2 ETFs &/or large growing multinationals. Thank you.
Q: Hi Team,
Thanks for all your patience and hard work dealing with us retail investors during these challenging market times. Your transparency, calm and reason are most impressive.
I am thinking much longer term (beyond this current market choppiness) and was wondering if you can point me to an ETF(s) that is focussed on disruptive technologies. I found ARKK which is what I had in mind (different disruptive technologies in different sectors) but it is tiny at reportedly $6.82M market cap and virtually not trading volume.
Do you know of anything similar that is bigger and more liquid (presumably in the US)?
Many thanks for any suggestions.
Michael
Thanks for all your patience and hard work dealing with us retail investors during these challenging market times. Your transparency, calm and reason are most impressive.
I am thinking much longer term (beyond this current market choppiness) and was wondering if you can point me to an ETF(s) that is focussed on disruptive technologies. I found ARKK which is what I had in mind (different disruptive technologies in different sectors) but it is tiny at reportedly $6.82M market cap and virtually not trading volume.
Do you know of anything similar that is bigger and more liquid (presumably in the US)?
Many thanks for any suggestions.
Michael
Q: CAN I GET YOUR OPINON ON OXF..... FIRST ASSET CAN ENERGY COVERED CALL.......LOOKING FOR INCOME AND GROWTH THANKS FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SERVICE ........ BARRY
Q: For a young couple just starting TFSA with $5,500.00 each
I was thinking for the total $11,000
20% xbb
30% xic
40% xsp
10% vee
Please advise if there is a possible better alternate
For a smaller portfolio should one consider individual stocks
I was thinking for the total $11,000
20% xbb
30% xic
40% xsp
10% vee
Please advise if there is a possible better alternate
For a smaller portfolio should one consider individual stocks
Q: Hello, would you recommend this fund over HFR? VSB has a management fee of .10 vs. .40 for HFR, and VSB has lower mer as well. Is one lower risk than the other? I have a fair bit of cash and wish to "park it" in a low risk bond fund. Thank you. Bill.
Q: Peter; What do you think of using this plus XGD in this market environment? I'm thinking of a 5% position in each. Thanks and keep up the hand holding! Rod
Q: Is it good time to initiate position in the agriculture sector? which of these ETFs would you recommend (COW, MOO or SOIL)?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: What is your opinion about this exchange traded fund of all can
Q: I would like to have some of my portfolio on auto pilot I was looking for etfs of s&p 500 nsdaq tsx. Do you have any suggestions and would you bother with currency hedging if for probably a 20 year time horizon.