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Q: Since the major banks are in s&p 500 is there a point to hold both Zue and Zub
Q: Would you suggest buying any etfs for Europe, India, emerging, China and if
So any suggestions
So any suggestions
Q: Fixed Income portion of my registered accounts investment is 22.5%, and I want to increase it to around 30% I currently hold HFR, XSB, HYG, and CBO. I also hold a small amount of funds in Royal bank Bond fund. Should I add to these or can you suggest some other alternatives? I am 66 years old but does not the income from RRSPs at this time.
Thank you
Thank you
Q: What are your 3 top etfs that follow s&p 500 and top 3 that follow American banks
Q: I have extra cash in my RIFF. I am in my mid 70s and will not be required to take this money out for 5 yr. Is this a good place to park about 30,000. Or do you have a better suggestion?
Q: Hello I am interested in one of these etf's for a long term hold. I know they are essentially the same but I would like to know if one is better than the other. It would be going into a TFSA.
Q: Hi, I'm looking for European exposure via a Canadian ETF that trades on the TSX in Canadian dollars. I know that you recommend FEZ but can you recommend a Canadian-based equivalent to FEZ as I understand FEZ is on the NYSE and is in US dollars.
Thank you,
Thank you,
Q: I am thinking of adding one of these vanguard etfs (VGH or VGG) to my RRSP portfolio
for a medium to long term hold. Is there any parameters to choose between the two:( VGH is hedged and VGG is not.)
I would like your opinion as to which one you would choose- with the Canadian Dollar hovering around 80 cents US
Thanks
for a medium to long term hold. Is there any parameters to choose between the two:( VGH is hedged and VGG is not.)
I would like your opinion as to which one you would choose- with the Canadian Dollar hovering around 80 cents US
Thanks
Q: Hello,
I have very little fixed income in my portfolio (7% GIC's) and feel that I should probably increase this as I will be retiring in 3 years. What are your thoughts on adding ZLC, to bring my fixed income up to about 11%.
Thanks
Roy
I have very little fixed income in my portfolio (7% GIC's) and feel that I should probably increase this as I will be retiring in 3 years. What are your thoughts on adding ZLC, to bring my fixed income up to about 11%.
Thanks
Roy
Q: Can I get your thoughts on this ETF as a 5+ yr hold as part of a diversified portfolio.
Q: Hello Peter et al.
I am wondering if you could give me a list of your top five ETFs that are not Oil or Minerals or TSX related that would provide diversification into the world markets that are not invested in the Canadian markets but are listed on the TSX.
Thanks,
Brendan
I am wondering if you could give me a list of your top five ETFs that are not Oil or Minerals or TSX related that would provide diversification into the world markets that are not invested in the Canadian markets but are listed on the TSX.
Thanks,
Brendan
Q: I am needing to add more bond/secure type investments to my portfolio. I am 70 years old and only have about 20% of my portfolio in bonds. However there are two funds that I currently have in my portfolio that have done quite well in the past year or two, and their track record is a good one. They are Signature High Income and Mawer Tax Effective Balanced. Both carry approximately 50% of their portfolios in bonds so I am considering selling off some ETFs and stocks (PKI and BCE) in order to increase my bond % through these funds. I also have some XBB. Any thoughts on these funds or XBB?
Q: Hello,
Back on January 22, 5i was commenting on Albert`s question that VUN has had consistently better performance than it`s hedged cousin, the VUS.
How does that occur when they both track the same index? Does the VUS have added admin costs with converting back into CAD dollars daily, which negatively impacts it`s performance numbers? Thanks for clarifying.
Back on January 22, 5i was commenting on Albert`s question that VUN has had consistently better performance than it`s hedged cousin, the VUS.
How does that occur when they both track the same index? Does the VUS have added admin costs with converting back into CAD dollars daily, which negatively impacts it`s performance numbers? Thanks for clarifying.
Q: Hi team. Thanks to your guidance and the present market, I have been able to shave a few of my equities, that are from your PFs, and am ready to purchase more U.S. I am thinking of this ETF. I understand you prefer unhedged. I have Canadian $ which I suppose I can convert. But having read answers on these ETFs am still confused. Which of the 2 is preferable? Is it best to convert my Can $ to US $ and then buy? (which one of the 2?) Or is that a waste of time and should I purchase with Canadian $ ?(again which one?) I am sorry for the confusion. Thank you as always for your sage advice.
Q: The question about CXI and reporting got me to checking my portfolios. Do I have to fill in Form 1135 for ETFs based on the S&P 500, like VFV and XSP, which trade on the TSX? What about EWWS and EWU which trade on an American Exchange?
Q: I hold VTV.US...it is a vanguard value ETF. It has done very well by me...any thoughts on VTV? Any other US ETFs you might suggest I look at.
Q: Hello 5i Team,
A co-worker is basically starting out on the investment journey and I mentioned your expertise in portfolio development/management. My question is, can you recommend a group of ETF’s that would offer good diversification (international included) with little maintenance. The idea would be to have the basic structure there and as more funds become available he would just add to them. I think this would be a good start. I recommended he become a member so his investment knowledge grows over time with the portfolio, the portfolio is approximately $100,000.
Thanks,
A co-worker is basically starting out on the investment journey and I mentioned your expertise in portfolio development/management. My question is, can you recommend a group of ETF’s that would offer good diversification (international included) with little maintenance. The idea would be to have the basic structure there and as more funds become available he would just add to them. I think this would be a good start. I recommended he become a member so his investment knowledge grows over time with the portfolio, the portfolio is approximately $100,000.
Thanks,
Q: I just sold IBM and GE, Otherwise little US exposure. Also, I also have limited exposure to Canadian oil about 4%. One consideration for US is Vanguard US dividend Appreciation (hedged). They do have a non hedged. Since I only have 4% oil exposure maybe BTE or something else. BNS or TD is another thought since banks are down. Your thoughts would greatly appreciated.
BTW great job.
BTW great job.
Q: I was looking at the different European etfs in Canada
ZEQ, XEH, XEU, EUR and VE. In your opinion which one of these
would you pick as and investment vehicle in Europe at the present time and why
ZEQ, XEH, XEU, EUR and VE. In your opinion which one of these
would you pick as and investment vehicle in Europe at the present time and why