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Q: Re: CPD question posed today. On the TSX web site it says the dividend is 5.75% which is not bad. My question is when is the fund fee taken out of the earnings? Is 5.75% pre-fees or post-fees.

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on June 26, 2013
Q: Good afternoon 5i,

In the summer month usually Consumer staples do fairly well. What are your thoughts on XST an Ishare ETF?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on June 26, 2013
Q: Peter - can you please provide your thoughts on CPD - IShares Cdn Preferred Share Index? I would like to add this to my fixed income portion of my portfolio - 5% position. What are the risks in this name regarding rising interest rates? Thank You!!
Read Answer Asked by Luigi on June 26, 2013
Q: I'm happily up about 12% in 3 months on BRK.B. Do you think this would be a good time to sell and switch to IWO?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jim on June 24, 2013
Q: I'm down 8% on ZUT during this latest sell-off. Do you feel this latest sell-off in utilities and interest sensitive stocks was overdone or is there more pain coming?

What sectors would benefit from higher interest rates and inflation?
Read Answer Asked by David on June 23, 2013
Q: I purchased BMO equal weight utility index etf zut about 18 months ago. It has dropped steadily. It is about a 15 % allocation of my dividend portfolio and the only utility holding. What should I expect from this over the next few years? Is it worth keeping?
Read Answer Asked by Bob on June 23, 2013
Q: About fixed income. Should I sell my corporate bond CBO, HAB and XCB etf ? They gave me 5-6% for the last 3 years but now are in a serious downtrend in 2013. At this point would GIC, or individual bonds be better ? Also, same question about CPD ?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on June 23, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and 5iresearch team,
I know you are very knowledgeable regarding US exchange traded funds. The Global X Top Guru (GURU-N) was introduced on BNN market call and I would appreciate your thoughts on this ETF. GURU is comprised of Hedge fund top picks. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Linda on June 22, 2013
Q: Peter (IWO)
I am thinking about purchasing IWO but with the Canadian dollar dropping lately and with the exchange needed to convert to US dollars is it a good idea. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on June 21, 2013
Q: ZUB: ZUB is the biggest holding in my portfolio; With Bernanke's statements, should I start taking some profits? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rita on June 20, 2013
Q: PETER AND TEAM should I keep holding onto xhy for the long term or dump it now thank-you mel
Read Answer Asked by Mel on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team,

My wife's portfolio is heavily overweight on BCE. Given the recent sentiment on dividend paying stocks from the potential for increases in the interest rates, I was thinking about bringing the weighting down and reinvesting in VIG. Would you recommend this switch based on the potential upside between the two or would there be another stock that you would recommend in lieu?

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on June 20, 2013
Q: This is for a fixed income component of a taxable account. Preferred share ETF's, such as CPD, have dropped 2% or more in the last month. Are they still a good place to invest, or is it time to bail, take a loss and move on to short term bonds, or after the recent declines, is this a good buying opportunity.
Read Answer Asked by David on June 20, 2013
Q: Hi,

I'm gradually building an RSP for my daughter who is in her late twenties. For her, although age might allow more risk, a 'stable' combination of growth and dividends is what I 'm looking for. To get international exposure, she has HAZ-TO and PEY (U.S.). Would you switch to VIG or add to either of these?
Read Answer Asked by James on June 20, 2013
Q: Peter,

My question in regarding how ETFs are run. If a ETF provider, wisdomtree, schwab, BMO etc., should go bankrupt/insolvent, what happens to my money in their ETFs? Are these funds held segregated from the firms assets? if so, would it be better to hold companies directly to avoid this?
Read Answer Asked by william on June 19, 2013
Q: Hi:
In my TFS account, I have some cash
My aim is not to risk any capital and generates returns of 4 to
5%
Would XTR be consider to be a safe vehicle for a long term hold
of 3-5 years?
I already have XDV and a dividend fund in my TFS
thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 19, 2013
Q: Hello:
I have some cash in my portfolio
I am thinking of putting some money into the BMP ETF ZPR
which is the laddered preferred share index EFT
With the threat of looming increase of interest rate which
will decrease the value of bonds, what would happen to
the value of prefer shares ?
I am thinking of putting the money for long term to generate
a steady source of income
Thanks!
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 19, 2013
Q: Peter,

I read your most recent article "Independant Investor" and I was interested by the ETF with ticker VIG that you discussed. I currently have all of my funds denominated in either Canadian Dollars or gold/silver bullion. I like the idea of the VIG but am a little concerned of buying a US-Dollar asset in a world where the US Dollar is being printed from thin-air. Any thoughts on risks here or if one might be better off buying some sort of CAD hedged version of that ETF?

Thanks and once again, great service. I look forward to seeing you on Market Call Tonight on Friday (already set my PVR!)
Read Answer Asked by Marc on June 19, 2013
Q: Hi Peter:

What are your opinions on closed ednd funds that short long bonds to minimize loses due to rising intrest rates. Examples would be MIG.UN or MBB.UN. These type of CEFs pay god monthly income.
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on June 17, 2013