Investment Q&A

Q: I will be investing $20000 into my TFSA. What stocks or ETFS would you suggest investing in and how what % of holdings would you allocate in each investment?

Q: On these 3 bond ETFs I am down between 4-6%. I was thinking of crystallizing
these losses. First, do you think this a good time to 'clean up' ones bonds? Second, could you recommend their replacements.

TIA

Q: I am looking at buying a 5% position in the ROBO ETF for my TFSA. Are there any concerns with buying this rather than the U.S. version ?

Many thanks.

Q: In your response to a previous question where I was looking to replace VWO with a Canadian equivalent, you suggested VEE. The TD Webbroker site shows VWO with a dividend yield of 2.15% and VEE with 1.34%. Can you confirm these numbers and if they track the same index why would there be any noteworthy difference?

Q: Good Morning: I sent this question in last week but am assuming it got lost in cyberspace somehow. I am looking for a recommendation on a materials etf since I am very light in this space. My only holding at the moment is BHP. Also, is this a space that you would consider it necessary or important to have some exposure to at this time or in the near future. Thanks.

Q: There have been a number of comments recently on your site concerning Warren Buffet's advice to put 90 per cent in an etf which follows the broad U. S. market and 10 percent in an bond etf. There has also been a considerable amount of concern on the site that the American market may be over valued at the current time and something like emerging markets might be a better bet currently. If that this worry has substance, is there some portion of the US market which might be a good bet at the mement--for instance a small cap etf? What would a US small cap etf be a good one? Also what bond etf might be appropriate. There are probably a lot of questions in here. But, I have just shown my confidencein5i by renewing for a couple of more years. So I have lots of ammunition in my questions bag.\t
thanks

Q: Gordon Pape wrote an article on Fixed income vehicles that was published in the December 28 edition of the Globe and Mail. My question is on the Pimco Monthly Income Fund ETF. Apparently the fund has gained 6% in the last 5 years. can you comment on the fund and the ETF. Would you recommend either for the fixed income portion of a portfolio? Thank You.

Q: Hello 5i team,
What is a good ETF that tracks the tsx broad market that pays a decent dividend. Is CDZ a good choice or do you have another suggestion that would be a counterpart to VFV.
Thanks,
Andrew

Q: I am an income investor seeking capital preservation over capital appreciation. I am thinking of purchasing some or all of these ETFs. Do they meet my requirements? How would a downward market correction affect these ETFs?
Thanks for your assistance

Q: Hi 5i team,
What would be examples of high yield bond ETFs within Canada?
Thank You,
Andrew

Q: My materials and precious metals exposure is limited to the above two stocks, and both are very small positions. With recent talk about positive prospects for materials going forward, what etf would you recommend if I decided to put some more money into this sector?

Q: Hi happy New Year and thanks for your help in 2017. Do you think its too late to get into a technology ETF here in the cycle. If you believe is still not too late please recommend your top 2 picks in Canada and the US...Thanks

Q: I have prepaid for the ETF&Mutual fund service, How can I have any benefit of the site? Will you have an ETF sample portfolio or any regularly updated recommendation of ETFs? J.A.P., Burlington

Q: several analysts have suggested that the discretionary sector should benefit from the recent tax bill passed in the u.s.a.
can you suggest a couple of names that might do well in 2018? or would you just go with XLY ?
ed in montreal

Q: I would appreciate your perspective and advice concerning this ETF (EWX). Are there alternatives that you may prefer?
Thank you.

Q: What is your opinion on ZPL and ZPS as income investments? I am looking for yield and security of principal as well - would one or both of these ETFs fit those requirements? Would these fare well if the equity markets have a significant drop?

Q: Which of these three would be your preference for investing in developed Europe, and why?

Q: What are your favourite ETF(s) or mutual funds for Info Tech exposure outside of Canada?

Thank You
Paul

Q: My daughter has approx 10000.00 in cash in her TFSA and no other investments. Could you suggest a carefree long term growth oriented equity ETF(s) as a basis for future investments.
Thanks for your service.
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Q: I am very heavy on Canadian equities within my corporate investment account. My personal accounts are all a bit heavy on Canadian equities as well. Plan to purchase ETFs to balance. Which of your current ETF portfolio names would you add right now and is there any advantage to doing so within my INC., TFSA, RSP or personal unregistered account. Would invest a 5% positon in the next few weeks. Balanced equity portfolio is the target, 10 year horizon.