Q: You have mentioned a few times that you are not a fan of PFIA’s higher fees. Is there an alternative Fund you would prefer?
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Canadian National Railway Company (CNR)
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BCE Inc. (BCE)
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Enbridge Inc. (ENB)
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP)
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Hamilton Utilities YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (UMAX)
Q: I own CP, CNR, ENB, BCE, in my Rif account and was thinking about selling these to buy UMAX to increase income and keep me in these sectors. They are about 17% of that portfolio and I don't think I am adding risk by doing this but I will be increasing income significantly. Does this move make sense? Thanks, James
Q: I am considering selling TD, BNS. 9% of my Rif and SLF, MFC. 3% of my Rif .
I would buy HMAX for 12% of this portfolio, for yield and a little upside.
I would your thoughts on this move. Thanks, James
I would buy HMAX for 12% of this portfolio, for yield and a little upside.
I would your thoughts on this move. Thanks, James
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BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB)
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Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HMAX)
Q: Hi team,
How would you rate and which do you prefer.HMAX and ZWB?
Thanks so much.
How would you rate and which do you prefer.HMAX and ZWB?
Thanks so much.
Q: Dividend tax credit : Do we still get the dividend tax credit for the canadian stocks included in an ETF that holds both canadian and international stocks?
Q: My question is about HBND, the new bond covered call ETF, which is yet to appear in your menu. It seems like a very nice alternative to a plain vanilla bond ETF, due to the high distributions, and general safety of covered call writing, but your opinion would be much valued. I realize it is new, therefore no history to track, and no doubt still quite small, but i wonder about the safety and erosion of the share price.
Thanks
Thanks
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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG)
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
Q: We have 30% allocated in our registered accounts for fixed. (currently 10% each for CBO, ZAG and XBB) Are these the best options for today and the next year(s)? Also see XLB recommended recently and wondering if we should be adding or replacing any of the above?
Appreciate your opinion
Thanks Doug
Appreciate your opinion
Thanks Doug
Q: Good long term hold ?
Or good time to take profits?
General outlook on uranium market as we approach year end
Or good time to take profits?
General outlook on uranium market as we approach year end
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Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Alternative Fund (PFIA)
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV)
Q: For an income component, would you lean to a bond holding like PFIA at this point or more to a high interest account like HSAV?
Thanks
Thanks
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BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB)
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CI U.S. & Canada Lifeco Covered Call ETF (FLI)
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BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWC)
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Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HMAX)
Q: I am at a point in my life where I am looking to my investments more for income than growth. My question concerns how you might incorporate a strategy that are includes "dividend" stocks that pay a low yield. eg HD, TRI, CN etc. Assuming you wish to obtain an overall yield of 4% - 5% from your portfolio (in order to satisfy RRIF requirements while maintaining some growth) I would think it best not to load up only on high yield stocks and continue maintain a balanced portfolio. To achieve the necessary income should one invest in low dividend payers and sell a portion of the low yield dividend payers annually in order to achieve the be needed income; go a bit overweight on high yield equities in order to juice the income; or just forget about balancing the portfolio?
Any thought you have would be greatly welcomed.
Appreciate the insight.
Paul F.
Any thought you have would be greatly welcomed.
Appreciate the insight.
Paul F.
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Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI)
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Nintendo Co (NTDOY)
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NetEase Inc. (NTES)
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Evolve Automobile Innovation Index Fund (CARS)
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Evolve Cyber Security Index Fund (CYBR)
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Evolve E-Gaming Index ETF (HERO)
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Li Auto Inc. (LI)
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XPeng Inc. American depositary shares each representing two Class A (XPEV)
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Fisker Inc. Class A (FSR)
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Evolve Innovation Index Fund (EDGE)
Q: thoughts about Evolve ETFs?
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS.U)
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Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ.U)
Q: I am considering buying HXS.U and HXQ.U in my non registered account for tax purposes. When looking at the 5 year charts of these 2 etfs I noticed a very large drop in both of them on the same day. For example HXS.U went from $85.38 on June 28 2021 to $43.03 on July 5 2021. These drops did not occur in the BMO etf ZSP.U or ZNQ.U. These drops did not occur in HXS or HXQ on that day either.
What happened then? Is there a risk that it could happen again. To lose half of their value is quite a scare.
Thanks
Victoria
What happened then? Is there a risk that it could happen again. To lose half of their value is quite a scare.
Thanks
Victoria
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Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR.UN)
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Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (GRT.UN)
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BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE)
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Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN)
Q: Interest rates likely peaking and many real estate stocks are trading at discount. I am considering adding to real estate. Would you comment on this thought and suggest a stock and index.
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
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Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ)
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ)
Q: For tax efficiency in a non registered account do you recommend HXS and HXQ over ZSP and ZNQ. For US dollars do you like HXS.U and HXQ.U.
For a long term hold what are your thought of HXT in this account?
Thanks
For a long term hold what are your thought of HXT in this account?
Thanks
Q: Hi
Have a 33% gain on ATH.
Would you let run or change to VDE for safety.
Also this is would be in my cash account. I know the withholding tax would apply to the dividend but no big deal.
My goal is to reduce my Canadian holdings.
Thank you for your time
Mike
Have a 33% gain on ATH.
Would you let run or change to VDE for safety.
Also this is would be in my cash account. I know the withholding tax would apply to the dividend but no big deal.
My goal is to reduce my Canadian holdings.
Thank you for your time
Mike
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Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR.UN)
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Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN)
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Canoe EIT Income Fund (EIT.UN)
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Middlefield Real Estate Dividend ETF (MREL)
Q: One year ago I decided to choose 6 reits ( avoiding shopping centers and offices),+ one professionaly managed reit etf (mentionned above) .The final result is that the managed ETF did loose 15% +,and the 6 "amateur chosen" ETF gained more than 15% ,the choice was based on the "basic observation"of a slowing economy and specific individual REIT performances,I did then favour industrial, data centers and some real estate REITs.Is it normal that a professionaly managed ETF could underperform so much versus personal choices and why? I wonder if I should trust actively managed products on the future,considering the fees etc..,instead of just choosing stocks or ETFs in safe sectors according to observable macro-economic tendancies.
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Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN)
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ATCO Ltd. Class I Non-voting Shares (ACO.X)
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BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU)
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Hydro One Limited (H)
Q: Hello i would like to add some Zwu to my TSFA account strictly as income,hovewer i noticed that Zwu isn't part of your income portfolio any reasons? i'm 80.
Thanks.
Dan
Thanks.
Dan
Q: Dear Peter et al:
Thanks for your nice answer to Don's question today. (Friday, the 8th of September) regarding commodities. You gave a nice selection of ETFs. Looking at them they all have high concentration of energy sector and metals. MER in 70 or 80 basis points.
I wondered however if it would be better for me to hold XBM and XEG instead and lessen the fees plus opt for these bigger fund names with much higher market cap.
However I know I will miss sectors like corn, soybean, cotton etc.,
BNN had Mr. Rick Rule yesterday and he is of course a Metals and Mining Guru! This plus your answer to Don's question made me think of taking a small position in commodities . Looking at the most efficient and cost effective way to do his. Any thoughts?
Thank you in advance.
Thanks for your nice answer to Don's question today. (Friday, the 8th of September) regarding commodities. You gave a nice selection of ETFs. Looking at them they all have high concentration of energy sector and metals. MER in 70 or 80 basis points.
I wondered however if it would be better for me to hold XBM and XEG instead and lessen the fees plus opt for these bigger fund names with much higher market cap.
However I know I will miss sectors like corn, soybean, cotton etc.,
BNN had Mr. Rick Rule yesterday and he is of course a Metals and Mining Guru! This plus your answer to Don's question made me think of taking a small position in commodities . Looking at the most efficient and cost effective way to do his. Any thoughts?
Thank you in advance.
Q: Can I please have your opinion on this etf for an income investment.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Do you have any strong opinions about this ETF from Horizon for a long term hold? It tracks 6 Canadian bank stocks with 25% leverage. Is the cost of the leverage cheaper for them than it would be for a retail investor to borrow to invest?