Q: Why is the yield on ZEB one percent lower the the individual bank shares. Am I better off buying the individual bank shares instead. Thank you.
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Q: How would you feel about buying IBB on this recent pullback? Already have CXR and PHM in the space. Or would you prefer IWO as a way to pick up a growthy etf at these lower levels? Already have VUN for broad U.S. exposure. How high of a weighting for either would you go up to for a young investor with a long timeframe? Cheers
Q: Hi Peter, can you please comment on the sector risk, geopolictical risk and market timing of these ETF's. QQQ (tech), XLF (financials), IHF (healthcare), EWG (Germany), EWA (Australia). I can purchase some or all or even wait if you recommend? Jeff
Q: considering purchasing cew or zeb...
would appreciate your short term outlook for the major banks (how low do you think they may go?)
I like the idea of cew ( it adds some protection/diversity that is not available with just zeb!
would appreciate your short term outlook for the major banks (how low do you think they may go?)
I like the idea of cew ( it adds some protection/diversity that is not available with just zeb!
Q: Peter and Team:
It will be 3 years until the kids start needing funds from their RRSP, and I am slowly selling individual stocks and moving to etfs to spread risk and reduce volatility.
They have good exposure to US Market ETFs, but all Canadian Exposure is through individual equities. Is now a good time to purchase ZCN (or suggested equivalent)?. Also how do you fell about low volatility ETF's i.e. ZLB vs. broader market equivalents.
Thanks for the great service and deduct 2 if you see fit!
Phil
It will be 3 years until the kids start needing funds from their RRSP, and I am slowly selling individual stocks and moving to etfs to spread risk and reduce volatility.
They have good exposure to US Market ETFs, but all Canadian Exposure is through individual equities. Is now a good time to purchase ZCN (or suggested equivalent)?. Also how do you fell about low volatility ETF's i.e. ZLB vs. broader market equivalents.
Thanks for the great service and deduct 2 if you see fit!
Phil
Q: I would like your comments on HMP vs HBB, CBO & XBB? Would they all react basically the same to interest rate increase?
Thanks, Gilles
Thanks, Gilles
Q: What are your thoughts on this mutual fund? Is there an ETF that you could suggest that is similar to this mutual fund as the cost would be lower. I only want to invest with Canadian dollars
Thanks
Thanks
Q: I am panning to add VGH to my TFSA. The distribution history on the vanguard website shows no eligible dividends. Does that mean that there would be no US withholding tax on this investment, as I thought that the tax only applies to eligible dividends.
Q: They have pretty high distributions.Is that basically return of capital,seems due for cut.
Q: For fixed income portion of portfolio, I was looking at bond ETF. Do the returns include the dividends for eg. Cbo shows 4.4% return since inception. Does this include the 4% divident. Can you suggest some good reading for learning about bonds and other fixed income products. I would also suggest this as a possible topic for a future blog. For a diversified portfolio would you suggest Canadian, US and other international bonds?Thanks very much. Shyam
Q: Hello, could you please recommend a couple of etfs for european or global dividends - diversified or healthcare specific - which are relatively safe and reliable. thank you very much
Q: I am considering investing in the U.S. Financial ETF, ZUB and the U.S. Healthcare ETF, ZUH. Would you agree with these sectors and do you agree with these ETF's or would recommend others?
Thank You
Thank You
Q: Hi. I own this ETF and like it at this stage because it is hedged. Even though our dollar is still going down, I figure that we should be close to the end of the spectrum. What do think of this product? Would you have another product - ETF or mutual fund - to suggest for exposure to the US with the hedge component. As a rule, do US mutual funds managers use hedging? Thanks for the good service.
Q: I CURRENTLY OWNED BOTH ETF AND WONDER WHAT YOUR OPINION ARE OF THESE 2 ETF.
Q: I am looking at DDJ, but the shares do not seem to trade very much at all. Also they have a lot of speculative names in their portfolio. On the other hand, the yield is good at 7.6% and the share price has been stable for quite a while. Are there any other good alternatives to HYB.UN that have more liquidity, less speculative names and comparable stability?
Q: I think the market could be volatile in Sept. so that stink offer concept I like alot for a small investor.
What are a few other stocks or etfs in the US or Canada that dropped alot yesterday and recovered? that I might consider.
Thx
What are a few other stocks or etfs in the US or Canada that dropped alot yesterday and recovered? that I might consider.
Thx
Q: Are ETF really safe ? Two of my portfolio ETF showed strange behavior monday morning. WXM (Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF) did trade 15% down for a few minutes. It was worse for the large US SPLV (PowerShares S&P 500 low volatility ETF): The ETF plunged as low as $20, or 46% below last Friday’s close ! This has me questioning ETFs in my portfolio....
Q: Hi
Could you please help me understand how the SDY ($US ETF) went from $74 down to $46 then back to $71 on Monday?
I don't believe the stocks it tracks dipped 37%. Or did they?
Seems way to volatile for such a solid $13B ETF. Seems like a missed opportunity. And on that note, do you endorse a purchase plan that has buy orders in place at say levels 10-15% below current market prices..to help catch the dips such as this case?
Thank you.
Could you please help me understand how the SDY ($US ETF) went from $74 down to $46 then back to $71 on Monday?
I don't believe the stocks it tracks dipped 37%. Or did they?
Seems way to volatile for such a solid $13B ETF. Seems like a missed opportunity. And on that note, do you endorse a purchase plan that has buy orders in place at say levels 10-15% below current market prices..to help catch the dips such as this case?
Thank you.
Q: Can you explain why some etfs like USMV were down significantly more than the market this morning? Do etfs get halted like stocks when they drop significantly. I bought a small amount at 29.6 this morning, but was too chicken to buy a lot because I couldn't understand what was happening.
Q: Good Morning! I just renewed my membership for two more years at your special 10% discount rate on the second year, and also at the current price before increases take effect in December. Great deal..... great service.... one very satisfied customer. Thank you!! My question is about XHB. What is your opinion on holding it for income without risking a significant drop in capital value in a rising interest rate environment?