Investment Q&A

Q: For a long term hold (15 years) in a RESP, would you prefer ZEB or ZWB and provide reasons why. Also any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Q: Curious about yields. It feels like the yield on ETF XHY remains around the level it was several years ago (~6%) despite other stocks yielding much higher returns. Shouldn't those ETF holdings (high yield corporate bonds) be ticking upwards too which should drive the ETF yield higher? Maybe there is a time-delay as they have to reset?

So with various stock yields as high as they are I would like to try to benefit from the yields AND set up for capital gains on the same stocks that *should* pop as interest rates normalize and fall a bit. What are 3 CAD and 3 USD stocks that fit the bill? (High current yield AND good likelihood to strong share price increase in 1-3 years.) And where would ENS fit relative to those suggestions?

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I keep hearing that purchasing bonds is currently a generational opportunity given how elevated interest rates currently are and we are likely at the peak point of the rate cycle. How would you recommend approaching having exposure to bonds in order to capitalize on the opportunity?

Are there any other sectors or areas of opportunity that are out there that you think one should get exposure to in preparation of interest rates eventually coming down?

Thanks as always,
Jon

Q: Peter; I own the IWO - what is the difference between the two ?Thanks.
Rod

Q: What is your opinion on the dividend prospects and potential growth for COMB?

Q: Adding to a TFSA for a 20 year window.
Please advise 5 ETFs to buy and hold for the duration.

Q: What is your opinion of CCRV vis-a-vis its growth potential and dividend payment consistency?

Q: Can you recommend an etf/fund that tracks the Canadian banks?

Q: What would be your top two Cdn Small Cap Equity ETF picks?

Q: Hi there,
I have invested in three mutual funds with considerable management fees. I am hoping you can recommend three ETFs with similar holdings/benchmarks and performance. They are CIG 622 (CIG AMRCAN FD CL A -FE) MER 2.44%; FID 254 (FDLTY CDN GRWTH COMP CL B -FE), MER 2.23%; and FID 234 (FDLTY US FO STK SR B -FE), MER 2.22%.

Q: Hello 5i,

If you were to start a 15,000 USD TFSA which 3 funds would you start with?

Thank you

D&J

Q: hello 5i:
can you give me any suggestions for a US dollar denominated covered call bond Possibly something similar to HBND?
thanks
Paul L

Q: HI;
Would you be kind enough to explain the differences and similarities between these two? Is xhy the canadian version of hyg? Is it hedged?
Is there wh tax on xhy. Level 1 or 2? Can I avoid the wh tax by buying hyg? Is hyg a us or canadian listed etf? Is hyg hedged?
Thanks, BEN.

Q: I’m 72 and retired, I would appreciate your view on investing in Canadian long term bond etfs, I plan on purchasing TLT in my U.S. account and was interested in purchasing a Canadian long term etf as well…..I appreciate your views, thank you!

Q: These two US Corporate bond ETFs seem quite similar. How would you decide which of these two to buy in a registered account?

Q: Hi:
I own IJR for usa small caps. Could you suggest an etf for mid caps?
Thanks, BEN.

Q: I am considering getting into bond ETF's, given that we are apparently hitting pause on rate hikes and will potentially begin to cut rates in 2024. I realize that you cannot predict timing but would you consider this a good time to be getting into bonds?

What is your view on bond ETF's FCGB and DXDB, or can you offer another bond ETF to consider?

Thank you
Tim

Q: I understand that ZQQ is hedged to the Canadian dollar. Does that mean that the share price is unaffected by a decline in the C$ relative to the US$? If so, then presumably you don't want to be hedged if the C$ is rising relative to the US$. Is there an un-hedged version of ZQQ? Or do I have this backwards?

Q: HI;
Today you had a question from Tim concerning the banks, and their outlook. I would like to buy some BMO; ZEB, however in the fund facts they state that they distribute any realized capital gains in December.
I do not want to get a tax slip for the yearly gains. Is my thinking off course? What do you suggest? , besides buying 6 stocks. If i wait till January , the price may have appreciated a lot.
Thanks, BEN.

Q: Which bond ETF would you recommend buying if Bank of Canada decreases bank rate by at least 1% in 2024?