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Q: It's rebalancing time, for me. I need to augment our fixed income positions and would appreciate your thoughts on best current options. I already have short and long bond positions at present, not doing much but paying the payments. I'm not keen on pref shares. I am perplexed by the interest rate regime by and large. Are rates going to lower, as I assumed prior to Trumps Iranian caper are will they rise, to counter inflation which may be lurching from the grave. Laddered GIC's? I would rather not carry all the cash I'm generating from trimming equities but have a bit of analysis-paralysis. What would you suggest, Obywan-Kenobi?
Read Answer Asked by alex on April 29, 2026
Q: What is the difference between an income security and a dividend payer? I'm asking because that's the "general suggestion" you have for putting securities in certain accounts. Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 28, 2026
Q: Had used both of these vehicles for holding Cash in my TD Waterhouse Accounts. I checked on most recent Payout and it appeared the monthly dividend was Less than 2% on CASH:CA whilst TCSH:CA was around 2.3%. After checking a couple sites CASH claimed to be paying 2.3 as well. What do you see as CASH Payout currently?

I have switched to TCSH:CA because TD charges trading commissions on using CASH whilst TCSH:CA etf is commission free as of today.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on April 24, 2026
Q: Hi 5i,
I have a bit of a tax-treatment question for ETFs like PSA held in taxable accounts. Assuming one is in the top tax bracket, should they not look to make monthly sales right before ex dividend so that the 'growth' in share price gets taxed as a capital gain vs. having the distribution pushed out as income? Am I thinking about this correctly? The total tax owing would roughly be cut in half. Assume trades are zero commission for simplicity :)
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 23, 2026
Q: What would your advice be for someone who wants to "park" some money in an ETF or other vehicle, to not lose any significant value over the next 6-12 months, while still earning a 5%+, return? Are there relatively safe options besides cash or a GIC that could retain most of their value in a downturn? Do you have any ideas using these criteria? Thank you as always.
Read Answer Asked by Will on April 22, 2026
Q: Would you consider The Antrim Balanced Mortgage Fund (ABM103) a good fund to add to a portfolio for diversification in fixed income? It advertises a 7.5% yield.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 17, 2026
Q: I bought this ETF sometime ago in my RRIF for its delicious yield ( at the time 15%, now unfortunately 18% ) , thinking that Trump will get his way and rates will decrease . This does not seem to be happening but in the end nobody really knows what rates are going to do. Silly me for putting my hat in the ring with Trump.

I am down 20 % on this ETF but the large distribution has mitigated my loss. It is 4 % of my RRIF and 2 % of total portfolios . What would you do with this ETF ? Thanks. Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on April 16, 2026
Q: Hello,
Which US ETF do you recommend to keep cash in USD. Safety being the first priority (US equivalent to PSA or CSAV in Canada). Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on March 31, 2026
Q: Would you please provide a few relatively safe places to place cash for the time being, somewhere better than allowing it to sit idle in my account.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on March 23, 2026
Q: I've noticed 5i has had some rather negative comments on HBND { yield 11.8% } lately . Is HPYT { yield 18.25% } essentially the same product ? ..... And does 5i hold the same negative views toward it ? .... What effect on unit price would the end of the war have ? Thanks for your terrific service ......
Read Answer Asked by Garth on March 23, 2026
Q: I am ~ 25% underwater with BCE and Telus; the former has cut its dividend and the latter is expected to follow suit. What is your opinion on selling both holdings and buying HBND for about twice the dividend income. I realize this is purely an income play and no capital gains are likely.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on March 20, 2026
Q: Hello and appreciate all your insight. I have raised a fair amount of cash in my portfolio and was wondering what would be a safe way to invest it but still have immediate access to it if needed. I would like to have access to it for opportunities that arise but at the same time would like to earn something on it with very minimal risk in the current environment. Thoughts?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on March 18, 2026
Q: Hi,
I'd like to get a better return on the Cash sitting in the Canadian Account. I don't want to lock it into GICs now as I would like the flexibility to use it until I get a better sense of where we're going with all of this. I looked at CASH.TO Global X High Interest Savings ETF and HSAV.TO Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate class ETF. Mgmt fees and MERs are lower on CASH and the yield is a bit higher but it has tax implications whereas HSAV has slightly better performance and deferred tax. Once our taxes are filed there may be a bit more contribution room left in the TFSAs but it won't be much.

Any opinions? Any thoughts on what I can do with the US Cash?

Thanks!
D
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on March 17, 2026
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