Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Folks:
Currently we own solid positions in CIC.TO AND MFC-PK.TO and interested in both MAERSK and USA because of dividends (Maersk 19.24% and USA 9.98%).
What is your opinion of these companies, security of their dividends, growth etc. Maersk is one of the world's premier shipping companies although one questions sustainability of such a rich dividend.
All The Best
brian

Q: Good Morning,

Your recent answer on FCIV prompts me to ask the following. How would you compare it to ZDI.
Investment yield compares favourably for ZDI but 3 yr ttl return favors FCIV with an asset blend that is quite different. At first I was going to shift from ZDI to FCIV.
However with the heavier trend toward Real Estate (1.86% vs 9.32%) and Industrials (11.26% vs 23.71%) for FCIV is now prompting me to go 50/50 on these etfs for diversification. Any suggestions.

Q: For a purchase today would you pick ZEB or XLF? Or perhaps you have a preferred alternative in the financial sector?

Q: Hello, I hold RBF5733 & RBF5737 in my RRSP from a previous employment contribution plan. Would you consider VFV a suitable replacement for a lower MER and a bit of a dividend or is there a compelling reason to stick with the two RBF funds?
Thank you

Q: As grandparents, we are interested in making a long-term investment for our two grandchildren that will be held for the next 20 years. Could you please recommend the most suitable type of investment account to avoid personal investment and tax implications? Additionally, we would appreciate your suggestions for a few ETFs to consider for this extended investment period. Thank you.

Q: Hi folks, Tamarak Valley tve/t released their 2024 Capital Budget....looks like 2 tiered & lowered guidance....stock taking a 5+% hit and nearing 52 week lows....I know liked by 5i, Nuttal, Martin Pelltier & many analysts....BUT...is this a case of TVE mgmt "over promising & under delivering", hold a fair size position.....thanks for your views/opinions....& would U rate Buy/Hold/Sell....thanks, jb

Q: I intend to invest a significant amount of cash ETFs in my TFSA ,could you suggest a list of safe ETFs with interest,or even short term bond ETFs if pertinent with this objective,aiming at preservation of capital and 4% + to 5% revenue, would it be better to hold just one ETF or a mixture is better in this context,many thanks for your excellent work

Q: Given a career move, my daughter (30 Years old) recently moved her pension money from HOOPP into a LIRA and RRSP. Given she has 30+ years to retirement, can you suggest a handful of ETFs that provide both sector and international exposure? Currently considering XAW for some of the monies. Thank you.

Q: I am looking for a good large cap USD ETF for my RRSP. I am 68 years old and would like a stable ETF with a lower P/E and OK dividend, hence considering RSP:US rather than the S&P 500 with a high P/E. Overall want an ETF with a good total return over 5 years.
I am considering the above 3 ETFs or perhaps you know of something better.
Thanks!

Q: Hello,
I currently hold RBF5737 & RBF5733 in my RRSP as it was the only way to get index exposure in my work contribution plan. I was wondering you would consider selling the two RBF funds and replace them with VFV for a lower fee and achieving a bit of a dividend or is there a reason to leave it as is?
Thank you.

Q: Hello Peter,
If i wanted to buy an ETF in India, which one would i be better off with? or am I better to put equal amounts.. Also, I was hoping topicus would replicate csu performance over long term ( i know it has not been in existence for very long but i am under water on topicus). Should i just forget TOI, and LMN, and stick to csu. Much appreciated.

Q: Is it possible to choose a favourite for a 1-1/2 to 2 year hold with the expectation of a reasonable yield while rates remain near current levels, and a capital gain as (if) they begin to fall?

HBND vs XBB or something preferable?

I'm assuming they all provide yield that will be treated as interest and not eligible divs. If so, preferred account type?

Thanks,

Q: Unless your opinion has changed over the course of the last few years it appeared back then that USO was your favoured way to play crude, as in the commodity. Anything changed ?

Is there a similar way to play natural gas? I was thinking maybe UNG, but I'm thinking the contract roll-overs make that chart look as bad as it does. Maybe the ticker symbol should be changed to U-G-L-Y.

Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. Sorry...this is a market timing question.

I am in the process of building a position in ZUT. I'm about 70% there. Most of the remaining funds to attain my full position will be sourced over time (3-5 months). However, with the recent run up in NWC and its subsequent impact on my asset allocation, I will be trimming a bit of it (NWC) and plan to direct it towards ZUT.

Q#1 = In the past you have indicated not to worry about market timing, especially when it comes to ETFs. However, with the rise in interest rates and the negative impact on ZUT, roughly when do you think is a reasonable time to start the process of adding (again) to the utilities sector (specifically ZUT)? While the general consensus is that rates have peaked, when do you think the utility sector to start to recover its losses...do rates actually have to decrease or just plateau? Also, you have usually answered this type of question with spread your money out over a number of months and get on with it (my paraphrase). Same answer?

Q#2 = Tied in with this a question => relative valuation of ZUT? Where does it's current valuation compare to its historical range? Is it cheap now or pricey?

Thanks for your help...Steve

Q: Good morning,

Q1. Could you please share your thoughts on the appropriateness of both of these funds or any other you may wish to recommend for a single 75 year old retiree with $200,000 in a TFSA ($88,000 and the balance ($112,000) in a Non-Registered account?

Q2. Do you have a preferred ETF and/or mutual fund that has the potential of distributing 4% to 5% for the next 15 years with no legacy concern?

Thank you.

Q: In september you were asked for your assessment of jpie.

With recent expectations of interest rate increases less likely and possible reductions in 2024, would your thoughts have changed…or do you see this as a worthwhile addition to an income focused portfolio?

I already own Jpeq. and Jepi. Would i be better just adding to one or both..The yields seem to be much higher.

Thanks

Q: In your answer to Gary this morning about SMAX and QMAX you stated that they both had less than $1M in assets. Not sure where you're getting your data, but fact sheets from Hamilton's website indicate that SMAX has $85M in assets and QMAX has $50M in assets. Looks like a rather big oopsie to me.

Q: Hello 5i,

Is there a downside (15% tax) of owning US bonds such as VCIT, VCLT, TLT, AGG, in an RRSP. If so, can we apply for an exemption for an RRSP? If not, would you switch to XTLH instead of TLT? Are there can-hedged ETF's for VCIT, VCLT, AGG?

Thank you

Debbie and Jerry

Q: Hi

This was one of Daniel Straus' top picks today (IIMF) on BNN

It is new and speculative.

I am looking for growth.

Would you invest?

Or

Would it be better to invest FCIV or KKR.

Any other suggestions are most welcome.

Thank you

Mike

Q: I have holdings in all 11 sectors, 30% of my holdings are high yield and enhanced yield covered calls I have many of what are held in the covered calls as individual stocks. Also there is crossover to some extent in the cover call holdings. However some covered calls are OTM others ATM, with different percentages also some use leverage others don't. Thus I get the upside increase AND the dividend. I also hold growth stocks such as PBH, IWO , LNF, PKI. and others. Am I making a mistake here or is everything tickety-boo?
Thank you for your great service