Q: I was wondering if an index such as XMA ever changes its stock focus? For example would they focus more on agriculture rather than gold. Thank you.
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Investment Q&A
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Q: I'm looking at VUS-Vangard Total US Market to get more US exposure. Is this a wise choice or can you suggest something? Thank you.
Q: You have mentioned that you favour US industrials and tech. Which ETFs would you suggest for that?
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
Derek
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.
In the summer month usually Consumer staples do fairly well. What are your thoughts on XST an Ishare ETF?
Thank you.
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!!
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
Thanks
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?
What sectors would benefit from higher interest rates and inflation?
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?
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 ?
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.
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.
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
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
Q: Peter (IWO)
Q: ZUB: ZUB is the biggest holding in my portfolio; With Bernanke's statements, should I start taking some profits? Thanks.
Q: PETER AND TEAM should I keep holding onto xhy for the long term or dump it now thank-you mel
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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!
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!