Q: Can you recommend a good high-quality corporate bond ETF(s) that has an attractive current yield? Preferably U.S., but I'd be interested in a Canadian one as well.
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Q: Hi Peter,
I would like your opinions on Discount Bonds ETFs vs regular bond ETFs. My understanding is that discount bonds etf is earning interest income comparable to regular bond etfs, but when the central banks decide to cut rate down the road, discount bonds etf will generate higher capital gain than regular bond etfs. So at this point of inflation and rate movement, is it better to purchase discount bonds etfs? Which discount bonds etf is your favourite? How’s your favourite as compared to DXDB and ZDB? Thanks.
I would like your opinions on Discount Bonds ETFs vs regular bond ETFs. My understanding is that discount bonds etf is earning interest income comparable to regular bond etfs, but when the central banks decide to cut rate down the road, discount bonds etf will generate higher capital gain than regular bond etfs. So at this point of inflation and rate movement, is it better to purchase discount bonds etfs? Which discount bonds etf is your favourite? How’s your favourite as compared to DXDB and ZDB? Thanks.
Q: Hi, my broker advised to get a BA (bankers accepted note) to park cash. Could you advise on pros and cons compared to a-cash etf. Eg. PSA.It pays 4.6% at maturity. Can you buy these with online brokers.
Q: Last year I invested in XSB, thinking that the "Short" aspect would be the better place for bonds. Unfortunately, the value has fallen, though perhaps not as much as other bond ETFs. What do you expect to happen with XSB as we go forward?
thanks
thanks
Q: Assuming terminal rates will be higher in the US, versus Canada, would you suggest parking new cash in HISU versus PSA, or indeed switching a current position from PSA to HISU?
Thanks. Peter.
Thanks. Peter.
Q: When a Corporation needs Cash and decides the best route is through issuing corporate bonds. What are the steps involved? How long does this process typically take? Are there good resources/sites that you would be aware of to learn more about this process?
Thank you
Thank you
Q: I own some of the above preferred shares which reset on April 30/23. If Artis REIT does not call the preferred they reset at 5 year GOC (currently 3.454%) plus 3.93% or about 7.38% . Alternatively, I can covert to the floating rate of 90 day t-bills (currently 4.7%) plus 3.93%. or about 8.63%. I noticed not many preferred with the option to convert to floating rate are successful as they normally require a minimum number of shares . Is there a reason? Are t-bills rates more volatile than GOC rates? Any recommendations?
Q: It looks like we could be heading for a market correction, where are a few good safe place to park cash for up to 6 months..
Q: Hello Team
I am a retired income investor. I have calculated that my RRIF needs to yield about 4% in order to last until age 93( using my targeted withdrawal rate )I am happy with ZAG which now pays 3.53% and has a yield to maturity of over 4%. Does this gap in yield mean that ZAG unit price is over valued or is that where the the yield is moving towards? Should investors ignore the yield to maturity or just focus on the general trend in rates( I hope to buy more ZAG as rates move further up)thanks Gary
I am a retired income investor. I have calculated that my RRIF needs to yield about 4% in order to last until age 93( using my targeted withdrawal rate )I am happy with ZAG which now pays 3.53% and has a yield to maturity of over 4%. Does this gap in yield mean that ZAG unit price is over valued or is that where the the yield is moving towards? Should investors ignore the yield to maturity or just focus on the general trend in rates( I hope to buy more ZAG as rates move further up)thanks Gary
Q: Would you consider CASH etf as safe as a regular high interest savings account in terms of seeing any kind of large fluctuation in the $50 share price?
looking at parking a large sum of cash before needing for a real estate transaction.
thank you!
looking at parking a large sum of cash before needing for a real estate transaction.
thank you!
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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG $13.63)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB $27.74)
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Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (VAB $22.70)
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Mackenzie Canadian Strategic Fixed Income ETF (MKB $18.89)
Q: I'd like your assessment of MKB versus aggregate bond etfs like XBB, ZAG, and VAB. Has MKB performed better than the listed etfs? If it has performed better then is it because the etf has taken on additional risk to achieve the higher return? How might one incorporate MKB into the bond portion of their portfolio? Is it worth the higher fees?
Q: Hi 5i team i hear sometime on tv channels you can buy six month T-bills and earn over 5% fix income without any risk how can you buy those products in Canada what is symbol for something like that
thanks
thanks
Q: Thoughts please on OXLC for USD dividend income and 3 year hold for some capital growth.
Thanks
Rob
Thanks
Rob
Q: FID2187 This fund seems to provide low volatility and fairly consistent above 5% average yearly returns. Is it worth consideration to replace bond ETF,s with this despite its high expense ?
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Global X US 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HTB $60.70)
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT $85.71)
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iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY $82.38)
Q: What would be the best way to get exposure to US Treasury Bills for inclusion in a registered account (assuming no tax hit from holding them there)?
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iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR $50.01)
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CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV $50.01)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH $50.05)
Q: I believe all of these ETF’s are paying close to 3%. How do they do this?
Q: Hi ,I hope you can help me with my question
If you own a GIC say. a. 5 year one and the owner passes
earlier ?Can it be cashed
or would you have to wait till the regular cashing date.to settle the estate.
thanks a lot
Margit
If you own a GIC say. a. 5 year one and the owner passes
earlier ?Can it be cashed
or would you have to wait till the regular cashing date.to settle the estate.
thanks a lot
Margit
Q: Follow up on my question regarding STRUCTURED NOTES as DOWNSIDE protection
1. If a specific yield (eg 6.5%) is mentioned is that guaranteed?
2. Does the buyer of the note receive the entire amount invested at a specified future date?
3. How long do these typically have to be held?
Thanks again for all your help.
1. If a specific yield (eg 6.5%) is mentioned is that guaranteed?
2. Does the buyer of the note receive the entire amount invested at a specified future date?
3. How long do these typically have to be held?
Thanks again for all your help.
Q: Hi Team,
Looking for your valued opinion regarding the Empire Life Class plus 3.0 insurance/annuity product. This would be for a retiree, 64 years old.
Any concerns with this strategy or things to look out for.
Thank you
Looking for your valued opinion regarding the Empire Life Class plus 3.0 insurance/annuity product. This would be for a retiree, 64 years old.
Any concerns with this strategy or things to look out for.
Thank you
Q: hello 5i:
can you compare XHY and USHY? USHY looks to have a much higher yield, particularly as its in US dollars. Is there a large risk difference in these ETFs?
thanks
Paul L
can you compare XHY and USHY? USHY looks to have a much higher yield, particularly as its in US dollars. Is there a large risk difference in these ETFs?
thanks
Paul L