Q: I believe your last comment about VRE was in August, 2013, at which time you preferred XRE. Now, looking at these two ETF, which one would you prefer. VRE only pays a 2.1% distribution compared to XRE's 4.7% but over the past two years VRE's value has risen nearly 3x that of XRE's. I am curious why VRE pays such a low distribution when most of its holdings are paying >4%. Is VRE really doing so much better than XRE or am I just mis-interpreting the numbers.
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Q: I hold these etf's strictly for income purposes. Could you give your thoughts on XHY and CHB and the effect that rising interest rates in the USA could have on them.
Q: Just new to 5i. I am working my way out of mutual funds and own this one that has performed well but has a MER of 2.5%. What would you suggest ...a similar ETF with a lower MER or ?? Thx
Q: Hi All: It is time I added some insurance to my portfolio. I am interested in adding to my gold holdings, I hold Goldcorp now and I would like to add a gold ETF. In the past I have held CGL. I would prefer a bullion stock. What do you think of this idea? Please suggest a couple of ETFs or stocks that would be your top choice. Thank you again for your help. You are the best ever!!
Q: Hello,
Instead of holding ishares russell from the growth portfolio would switching it out for vce make sense? Or will there be too much correlation? The reason why i'm asking is that I already own a us etf VTI(which is my largest allocation) and don't want to add more to my US allocation.
Thanks.
Instead of holding ishares russell from the growth portfolio would switching it out for vce make sense? Or will there be too much correlation? The reason why i'm asking is that I already own a us etf VTI(which is my largest allocation) and don't want to add more to my US allocation.
Thanks.
Q: Can IWO be held inside a TFSA since it consists of american stocks. Is there a 15% claw back on the dividend. Would it really be considered a growth name since it consists of many companies. Thank You for the great service.
Q: Can you please give me Industrial & Junior Health Care ETF. If possible trades on TSX.
Q: I have practically no tech exposure. My former money "manager" got rid of it all! :(
Would I now be best to buy ZQQ or a combination of OTC,GIB.A, and CCL or WPK?
Would I now be best to buy ZQQ or a combination of OTC,GIB.A, and CCL or WPK?
Q: If I understand correctly, the Chinese government lifted some restrictions, and due to it, a lot of money from China has been moving into the Hong Kong market. This might explain why the chinese market has gone up 40% in 1 year. TD Waterhouse tells me that the PE ratio on ZCH is 11.5. That's 60% cheaper than the TSX. (a) Do you think this move by the government will be transformational for that market is could bring their valuations close to the north-american markets? (b) with canadian dollars, would you buy XCH? CHI.A seems to be the only other option but it's 8x smaller in size.
Q: I am considering moving some money from an S&P 500 based ETF to a TSX 60 based ETF here now that the resource stocks decline has affected the TSX and made it better value here than the S&P 500. Am I thinking straight or does the momentum of the S&P 500 mean that I should keep my money in it? Diversification is not an issue for me, I am well diversified no matter what I do with this money, I am thinking in terms of timing here. Thanks.
Q: Hi team;
due to the QE in Europe and the low Euro vs the US currency, some analysts on BNN suggest putting money in Europe
The above XEU and XEH, one is hedged and one is not
I would need your expertise to decide which one is the preferred one
looking at the lower loonie, many thanks,
due to the QE in Europe and the low Euro vs the US currency, some analysts on BNN suggest putting money in Europe
The above XEU and XEH, one is hedged and one is not
I would need your expertise to decide which one is the preferred one
looking at the lower loonie, many thanks,
Q: I hold both of these ETF's. In the same account. I suspect they are essentially quite similar , can you point out differences? Great service as always, we are all appreciative of your guidance.
Q: Hi team, I have been watching ZPR for some time now at this level is it beginning to look interesting? I don't have any holding specifically in this area so I was looking for some diversification. Or would HPR be a better buy? Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks again.
Q: Hi,
Is there a similar ETF that focuses on CDN high yield sector? Also, is it ok do use xhy which is hedged given the 0.80 CDN dollar?
Thanks,
Jason
Is there a similar ETF that focuses on CDN high yield sector? Also, is it ok do use xhy which is hedged given the 0.80 CDN dollar?
Thanks,
Jason
Q: Is there any explanation for EWH's sudden rise this week? Is the Chinese economy coming out of its funk? Iron ore prices still seem weak when I look at my LIF shares.
Q: Several of my bonds have just come due and I would like to deploy the cash.. There is lots of chatter concerning increasing interest rates. You have recommended in the past bond etfs CBO, XBB and HFR. Should I buy in now or wait? I'm a big fan! Thanks
Q: Recently the unit price of subject ETF has been steadily eroding each trading day. Could you please give me your analysis of why you think this price erosion has been occurring. Is there a bottom to this thing?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Hello 5i
Could you please give me the equivalent fund that trades in US $, as I have the money available already in US $$ and don't want to change it to CAN.
Thanks a million
Rick
Could you please give me the equivalent fund that trades in US $, as I have the money available already in US $$ and don't want to change it to CAN.
Thanks a million
Rick
Q: I’ve held this for many years and it is finally moving . I have my finger poised on SELL , but am delaying as the chance to finally make some profit on this is tempting. Should I hang on?
Q: Hi guys, for educational reasons only.
Why is CPD selling off. Is it the fear of higher interest rates.
It seems excessive to me. Thanks for all you do.
Why is CPD selling off. Is it the fear of higher interest rates.
It seems excessive to me. Thanks for all you do.