Q: What does this ETF hold and how does the covered call work? It is off the high of the year. Would now be a good time to purchase in TFSA for income and some growth as international exposure is low. If you prefer something else what would it be? Thank you!
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Investment Q&A
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Purpose US Cash Fund (PSU.U $100.19)
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Global X USD High Interest Savings ETF (UCSH.U $50.05)
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Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF (VUSB $49.76)
Q: Hi, I presently have $50000 U.S. in a non reg acct. I do not plan to purchase any stocks in the near future. Would appreciate your thoughts on what my options are to generate some income with it. Thank you.
Q: I'm looking at an investment horizon of at least 5 years and would like to acquire ZDV etf. Given the current economic roller coaster that we are on with the US with it's ever-changing tariffs, what would be a reasonable price to buy ZDV?
Also, would you prefer to buy it in a registered account or a non-registered account? Please explain why.
Thank you for your assistance and have a wonderful weekend.
Also, would you prefer to buy it in a registered account or a non-registered account? Please explain why.
Thank you for your assistance and have a wonderful weekend.
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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG $13.70)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $28.02)
Q: What will be the impact of the Bank of Canada's likely rate cut from 2.75% to 2% on the ZAG or XBB ETFs?
Is it better to simply buy bonds directly rather than ETFs?
Is it better to simply buy bonds directly rather than ETFs?
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BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB $27.10)
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BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE $21.21)
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BMO US Put Write ETF (ZPW $15.24)
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BMO Covered Call US Banks ETF (ZWK $26.93)
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Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF (HCAL $40.98)
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Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (HDIV $22.14)
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Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD $14.59)
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Harvest Diversified Monthly Income ETF (HDIF $8.96)
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Global X Canadian Oil and Gas Equity Covered Call ETF (ENCC $11.97)
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Hamilton Utilities YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (UMAX $13.13)
Q: Hi. would like to know in what account (RRSP,TFSA,NON-REGISTERED) would be best suited for these ETFs and your best to less favored in order for each account type please. ZWB, HCAL, ZWK, ZWE, ZPW, UMAX, HYLD, HDIV, HDIF, ENCC. Thank you
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Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (VCNS $32.06)
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $38.06)
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BMO Balanced ETF (ZBAL $15.37)
Q: if a conservative investor wanted to invest in one ETF or stock in their TFSA today was would you suggest? Although the question was one, I would like a ranking of the top 3, Canadian only. please.
Q: My question is about the Norbert Gambit.
If an ETF trades in both Canada and the US, does that automatically mean that you can transfer the ETF between your Canadian and US accounts (eg. PHYS)? Is there a way to tell which ETFs trade on both a US and Cdn exchange, and which ones can be transferred from a US to Cdn account, or vice versa?
Thank you for this excellent service.
If an ETF trades in both Canada and the US, does that automatically mean that you can transfer the ETF between your Canadian and US accounts (eg. PHYS)? Is there a way to tell which ETFs trade on both a US and Cdn exchange, and which ones can be transferred from a US to Cdn account, or vice versa?
Thank you for this excellent service.
Q: Hi! Thoughts on best international stock ETFs for TFSA using Canadian dollars. They are at all-time highs. Do they still represent value or should one wait for a dip? Thank you!
Q: What is your view on platinum and palladium (bullion not equities) over the next 2-5 years.
Thank you for your excellent advice.
Thank you for your excellent advice.
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Coinbase Global Inc (COIN $199.83)
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Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD $86.85)
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ISHARES BITCOIN TR (IBIT $42.73)
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iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA $17.82)
Q: seeing that you own some crypto I'm thinking I may get my toes wet, so to speak. At current prices, which one ETF would you favor of the above?
Also, I have more Canadian money available than US, is there disadvantage to IBIT.CA?
Should these be purchased in a Cash account, self directed RSP or TFSA?
Deduct as many questions as you need. I'll never get through these credits!
Also, I have more Canadian money available than US, is there disadvantage to IBIT.CA?
Should these be purchased in a Cash account, self directed RSP or TFSA?
Deduct as many questions as you need. I'll never get through these credits!
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BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST $49.08)
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $118.36)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.03)
Q: I asked this question on June 1, 2025 but did not get an answer so I am asking again.
What is the difference in underlining risks between ZST and high interest saving ETFs like CASH and HSAV?
What is the difference in yield between them?
I have about $100k in cash to park for 1 year ish so I am looking for a bit of yield during this time.
What is the difference in underlining risks between ZST and high interest saving ETFs like CASH and HSAV?
What is the difference in yield between them?
I have about $100k in cash to park for 1 year ish so I am looking for a bit of yield during this time.
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BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD ETF (ZWE $21.21)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA $68.63)
Q: Are there any restrictions on international equities within a TFSA? How do the dividends work? Thank you!
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BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU $11.84)
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BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWC $21.85)
Q: I normally keep individual stocks to a limit of 5% of my portfolio in a registered account. However, with ZWC being an ETF, how high do you think I could go, given that it is diversified in many stocks?
What would be an attractive price to buy into ZWC?
If ZWU is also held in the same account, how high could you go for that ETF (as a percentage of the account)? And would that affect the amount of ZWC held in the same account?
Thank you.
What would be an attractive price to buy into ZWC?
If ZWU is also held in the same account, how high could you go for that ETF (as a percentage of the account)? And would that affect the amount of ZWC held in the same account?
Thank you.
Q: It seems you don't have it in your companies list, the question is, if one will buy it today will they receive the dividend? What do you think about the strategy in general?
Q: Do you have any insight into whether ZWU might increase or decrease its dividend going forward please? What factors might influence this, and if able to gauge or guess at it, what timeline might we see for a decision to update it? Thanks!
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BMO Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ZST $49.08)
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV $118.36)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.03)
Q: I’m thinking of switching my cash from CASH and HSAV to ZST. The reason is ZST now has a higher yield than CASH and HSAV (3%+ versus 2.6-2.7%)The intended duration is about 1 year.
What are the risks associated with ZST? Is ZST riskier than CASH and HSAV?
What are the risks associated with ZST? Is ZST riskier than CASH and HSAV?
Q: Hello, what is your opinion of the MSCI world ex-USA sector neutral quality index in general? There is a new ETF that follows something similar, but it is probably to early to invest in. Thanks
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iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $348.67)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $47.11)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $104.89)
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Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (HDIV $22.14)
Q: Could you suggest for a RSP portfolio, starting from a cash balance of 150K, an array of 5 ETFs, covering Canadian and US/International sectors.
Would VGG selling in CAD qualify for the exemption of US taxes, or does it need to be a US traded ETF to qualify.
Take as many questions credit as needed.
Thank you.
Would VGG selling in CAD qualify for the exemption of US taxes, or does it need to be a US traded ETF to qualify.
Take as many questions credit as needed.
Thank you.
Q: I am looking to add either AIQ or BOTZ to my portfolio for a long term hold. Both are ETF's. AIQ seems more focused on artificial intelligence while BOTZ is more focused on robotics. What would your preference be at this time?
Thanks
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Q: How would you suggest a 76 year old who has been retired for 15 years invest $500K+ from selling his family home? Living expenses are paid for already.