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Q: I am 74 yrs old so I like to pick stocks etc with a decent yield but also short term growth prospects, i.e. 5 years. I have been following your replies in regard to financial sector/banks and wonder what would be better; a higher yielding financial company/bank or an ETF specialising in these. One I have considered is zwb. What do you think? Thanks in advance.
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 16, 2013
Q: I am looking at either ZWB or ZDV to add to my portfolio as a 5% or 10 % if both were included, any comments.
Read Answer Asked by IAN on May 14, 2013
Q: Hello. New member here !
I bought WXM (First Asset Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF) last week. Good or bad idea ?
NAV is small; is it a problem for an ETF that hold 30 widely held canadian stocks ?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on May 13, 2013
Q: I currently hold CUD. As it is hedged to the Cdn$, and as I am concerned that the US$ will continue to strengthen, is there a fund that I can buy that tracks the dividend aristocrats in America but isn't hedged? I can't seem to find one.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by steve on May 13, 2013
Q: Hi Peter, What is your opinion on BBH for investing in the biotech
area.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on May 09, 2013
Q: hi. where would you invest to have globale exposure. ETF OR other.
Read Answer Asked by Dario on May 07, 2013
Q: Are you able to commnet on HMF in terms of risk and return

Thnaks Katie
Read Answer Asked by Catharine on May 06, 2013
Q: Can you give your opinion on what you think of high yield bonds at this point in time? How is buying TSX: CHB, iShares Advantaged High Yield Bond Fund?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on May 06, 2013
Q: In the past I have held both CPD and ZPR etfs. Given the risk of interest rates eventually starting to move back up. Would ZPR be a better "buy and put away" long term hold
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 30, 2013
Q: Hello - Do you have an opinion on the ishares S&P U.S. Preferred share ETF (PFF)? I am interested in acquiring a small position for my RSP. It has a current yield of 5.7% but is also heavily weighted in U.S. diversified financials and banks. Comments are appreciated. Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on April 29, 2013
Q: Hi 5i team. I am sitting on 50K after good GIC at 5%. I will not be seing those rate any time soon. I realised that I am conservative investor. I am looking at longterm investment in the dividend world. Please advise me on what stock should buy. I have another 125k in a very secure bond fond. I have been reading the question section & answer but the question are more bases on speculation. Want you input,I fully taken responsility if I follow someone of your suggestion. Thank you for your help.
Read Answer Asked by marc on April 28, 2013
Q: hi peter, I am having difficulty making these decisions, please advise me if these ETF'S are long term holds....1. dow hedged to can$...ZDJ....2.Japan Index hedged to Can$...CJP....3. I-shares China... XCH....thank you... linda
Read Answer Asked by Linda on April 27, 2013
Q: I have insufficient exposure to the US market and was looking at a few ETFs. Thoughts on VCR & VXF?
Read Answer Asked by chris on April 26, 2013
Q: Dear 5iTeam
If you could pick 1 or 2 U.S. ETF s that would reflect the strongest sector(s) over the next 12 months , what would they be ?
Thanks
Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 25, 2013
Q: I find your info very helpful. Thanks! I am looking at etf's ZUE and CUD, both hedged to the Canadian Dollar to round out my US portfolio and ZLB to round out the Canadian portion. Would appreciate any advise you can give me, as well as alternative etf's.
Read Answer Asked by diane joan on April 25, 2013
Q: Do you prefer a five year corpoate bond ladder or a ten year corp. ladder ETF. It doesn't appear that interst rates are going to move for 16 months or so.
Read Answer Asked by John on April 25, 2013
Q: re. HNY- Horizon Nat Gas Yield $ 9.50 yield 15.7% Your opion please of prospects and dividend safety. Thank you, Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on April 24, 2013
Q: Hi Peter,

I recently bought ishares XSP-TSX and BMO ZGI-TSX ETFs. I want your opinion on those ETF's and also for tax consideration, Do I have to pay tax like the normal TSX listed companies or are they treated as a foreign companies? Thanks for your answer
Hari Ottawa
Read Answer Asked by Harishchandra on April 23, 2013
Q: Are you aware of an ETF that shorts the Canadian dollar (relative to US dollars) in either Canada or USA?
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on April 23, 2013
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