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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
Q: Hi 5i. Could you tell me why U (Uranium Participation) is trading down at $4.88 but on March 31 they estimated nav of $5.74. Is it a buy when the difference gets that much. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Doug on April 22, 2013
Q: I am looking to purchase ZWU - BMO Covered Call Utility ETF which has a yield of 6.6%. My annualized return target is 7% and I am very risk averse. Are there any risks to my thought process? This also applies to ZWB - BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks yielding 6.6%. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Luigi on April 20, 2013
Q: Would you recommend a US dollar Corporate Bond ETF or somewhere to park some US dollars within my RSP? My apologies if it is already posted but I was unable to find anything. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on April 18, 2013
Q: The S&P 500 is at a high right now, and may be ripe for a correction. I was considering Horizons HUS.U as a way of getting any upside left in the market and protecting my capital in the event of a black swan event. Your thoughts on this ETF are welcome. Thank-you...
Read Answer Asked by David on April 14, 2013
Q: Hello
In reference to my previous qustion on HZU & HGU,will they ever go to Zer0 ^
I heard that some ETFs reset their value?.
Maybe I should keep them until until Gold start going up?
your feedback will be appreciated
thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Sam on April 12, 2013
Q: Just recently joined...what a great service you're providing!
I'd appreciate your opinion on iShares S&P US Dividend Growers Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) (CUD) held in a RRSP. Is this a good ETF for U.S. exposure or are there better alternatives that are hedged to the Canadian dollar? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 12, 2013
Q: Could you help me to understand United Corp. - UNC ? What I have found out: UNC is a closed-end fund in existance since 1929 currently under management by the respected firm of Jarislowsky Fraser. It currently trades at a discount to NAV of about 31% which appears about mid-point of its historical range. It has an ETF-like MER of .46%. It is very illiquid. In Nov/12 it changed its mandate to eliminate its Canadian equity component to focus on global equities. Questions: Why the huge Discount to NAV which is the norm not an aberration? What would be the caveats in acquiring such a fund? Would you consider it a viable ETF alternative for global equity exposure? Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by William on April 12, 2013
Q: Your opinion please on the following
-I bought HZU AND HGU in October 2012.I am almost at 50% losses thinking they will go up later.
With all the bad news on gold and silver, would you hold or sell ? What is your outlook on these 2 stocks ?
Thank you in advance
Read Answer Asked by Sam on April 10, 2013
Q: Peter, my Canadian investments are all individual stocks. However, I am not as familiar with individual US securities. So, I would appreciate your advise on 1 or 2 ETFs in the USA (investment of $100K)as well as your pic on the same for Europe, International & Global. Many Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 10, 2013
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