Investment Q&A

Q: Could you share what you feel would be the best tool to invest for an increase in Volatility?

Thanks

Q: Hello 5i team,

Not sure why my question does not reach you as I've tried twice in the past 2 weeks.......hope it gets through to you in this 3rd attempt.

I am 61 years old and about 16% of my overall portfolio is in bonds. The rest is in income stocks and growth stocks similar to 5i portfolio. The yield return of fixed income instruments is so low currently and I am rather comfortable owning income stocks. Now, I have $60,000 in cash in RRSP and I have the following options. Please comment on each option and your preference and recommendations.
1. To buy several corporate bonds with maturity of 3 to 5 years and to hold till maturity.
2. To buy more income stocks like AW.UN or EIF.un
3. To buy ETF of inflation bonds
4. To buy ETF of high yield bonds
5. To buy ETF of US corporate bonds

Please advise preferred ETF for option 3, 4 and 5.
Many thanks.

Q: Just wondering what your thoughts were on what sectors look beaten up and/or unloved and provide a decent entry point for a longer term hold? Materials, healthcare, US Banks come to mind. Any others?

Q: I stumbled across this ETF (PYF) by accident. What are the drawbacks with this one. It has a 52 week low/hi of 19.42/20.52 with a yield of 7.1%. It looks like a nice place to park some cash for a season but what is the downside (there is always a downside and usually a big one)? Thanks for doing a great job.

Q: Hi Peter and team,
If US and Canadian stock market goes down say ~10%, how it may impact preferred etf such as ZPR, CPD, PGX (US) or split preferred (e.g. FFN.PR.A)?
Thanks

Q: ave 5% in each corp and have losses of 25% and 35% respectively. I have been patient but wonder if I should sell one half of each and buy more ZZZ and KXS, in their place.
Thanks for your assistance..
Alex

Q: If there is a housing bubble in Canada is there any stocks that would benefit? Thanks.

Q: Hi Guys,

Is ZRE a good buy? 3 to 5 year hold.

thanks,

Jim

Q: Is ZPR primarily constructed of rate reset preferred shares and if yes would this ETF be a good investment right now for income and capital preservation?

Ken

Q: I'm thinking about taking a position in physical gold before the US election thru either MNT or PHY.U. could you compare and tell me the differences between these 2 vehicles. Which is better? I'm thinking about taking a 10% position and increasing cash to 40% leading up to the election. Thoughts on this strategy?

Q: Good morning...In the world of a Trump President and his dislike of the NAFTA and potential dismantling of that agreement..What names /sectors would suffer the most...Would you see a major readjustment to your portfolio in preparation of any action? If so, how far in advance would you adjust?

Thanks

Q: I'm looking at these two ETFs for the short term, as they are near a 52 week low and have fairly good liquidity. Which one would you recommend the most, or would have a better suggestion ? Thanks

Q: Now that the Brexit vote uncertainty has diminished a bit, would it be a good time to add to European market exposure? Presently hold ZWE for income. Would you add to ZWE or open a position in another etf? If so, which etfs would you recommend for income? Which for growth? Possible ZDI ?Looking at 2-3 year time frame. Many thanks for the terrific service.

Q: Currently 25% of my portfolio, is in individual US Stocks.I have recently sold some positions and I am wondering the best strategy on re-allocating the money.

Should I look at US stocks as part of my total portfolio and add in sectors and areas that I need more exposure too? (in stocks)

Or should I be looking at trying to get total portfolio diversification in US funds?

I was thinking IWO would add diversification with growth over time. At the same time I think Google may do better than IWO; however it isn't as diversified.

Also have 18% of my portfolio in tech, so should I pass on Google? I believe Google is becoming a stock that you can buy and hold for a long time and do well.

As always thanks for the advice. Cheers.

Q: BMO US Put Write(ZPW)
BMO Europe High Dividend Covered Call Hedged to CAD(ZWE)
PowerShares Preferred Portfolio(PGX:US)
BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index(ZPR)
BMO US High Dividend Covered Call(ZWH)
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index(ZRE)
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index(CPD)
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index(XRE)
BMO Covered Call Dow Jones Industrial Average Hedged CAD(ZWA)
iShares Convertible Bond Index(CVD)
BMO Canadian Dividend(ZDV)
Above are ranked as to yield - high to low. Can you rank as to risk - high to low?
Thank you for considering my question
G. Reynolds

Q: I appreciate your comment in regard to this ETF which has done well during the last year,.ebrahim

Q: Bond ETF: Of all the questions about bond ETFs, XCB is hardly ever mentioned. XCB is one of my core holdings in the fixed income portion of my portfolio. I now have additional cash for corporate bonds, would you buy XCB as a long term (10 years +) holding? I do not need the income, this is simply a portfolio stabilizer. Would you choose a different bond ETF?

Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and expanding team,
The yield curve is (dangerously) flattening; does that have any effect on the outlook for equities. It used to be one of the indicators of a severe downdraft.
Please enlighten me.
Greetings,
Antoine

Q: Hi Peter and Team.
This is an asset allocation question for a 23 Yr old in a Defined Contribution Plan.
Which sectors and percentages would you suggest.
Thanks for your time.

Q: I own HEWJ and ZDM as my International exposure (5% of my portolio). Neither are doing well, especially after the Brexit vote and I'd like to replace them with ETFs with a more positive outlook for the next 2-3 years. Your thoughts and recommendations please!