Investment Q&A

Q: I have owned this Canadian Small/Midcap in my RRSP since 1995, but in the last few years it was switched to this TML3892. It is way down and I am in the process of replacing my high MER mutual funds with efficient ETF's. What is your opinion of hanging on until it recovers $2 to $3 dollars versus selling it, and what would you recommend instead?

Q: Here is another mutual fund that I own that is not doing all that well. Although my broker loves it. Are there better alternatives?

Q: I have owned these two mutual funds for several years now through my broker but am generally not impressed with the overall returns. Can you suggest better mutual funds?

Q: What are your thoughts on VDIGX when compared to VYM and VIG.
Thanks

Q: Can you please provide me with the rate of return of this fund. The TD graphing tool only shows the return inclusive of the 2.3% MER. My spouse was asked to vote on converting this fund TD Diversified Monthly Income fund, which I wonder if it is about the same.
Many thanks for your advice

Q: Can you tell me anything about CIBC Enhanced Income Fund ? Good Bad or Indiffernt?

Q: Gentlemen Good Morning,
In your answer to Helen "PIMCO has a high MER of 1.4% but a good since-inception return of 8.99%"
That means total return interest included since inception or by year ?
Thanks Regards

Q: Hi Guys
I have no Healthcare stocks in my portfolio, i was thinking of purchasing the above Mutual fund to cover it. What weighting would you recommend and would you buy 50% now, or take a full weighting. Maybe taking a full weighting is fine as i will not be selling this purchase for years to come. However 2 years out we might see this fund drop maybe 40%..
Your opinion please.

Q: Steinberg offers 2 "funds"; an international equity and a junk bond fund paying a 6% distribution. I like the idea that the equity fund can hold a large cash balance at times compared to other equity funds that must stay invested at all times. Do you have any opinion on each of these funds suitability for a balanced investor looking for a combination of income and growth? Let's say a 50-50 exposure to each.

Q: Good morning.. can you please recommend an etf something like NBC7433 - Meritage Global Balanced Portfolio - Advisor Series/ISC .. but with a much more reasonable MER than 2.39% (in addition to a “sales charge option”) ? Thanks!

Q: Does this mutual fund pay quarterly or annual dividends. Also, do you receive the current year dividends if you cash it in mid-year?

Q: I have money parked in a GIC that will expire very soon. Needless to say that the current rate isn't good enough and I'm looking for a higher return without too much risk. As a replacement of my GIC, can you suggest 4 or 5 mutual funds (bond oriented or others - I am open !) that I can rely on for an "adequate" yield ? I am not looking for an homerun with bases loaded. I would be satisfied with a yield of 4-5 % approx. per year. I am not a fan of mutual funds showing yields that vary a lot year after year.

I really appreciate your excellent services !

Q: I am being pitched on a number of RBC MF for a portfolio makeup. Can I have your analysis on the following and perhaps equivalent etfs. thank you.

RBC Canadian bond index A
RBC Canadian index fund A
RBC global bond fund A
RBC global corporate bond fund A
RBC international index curr neutral A
RBC us index fund A

Q: Do they disclose Holdings. If so what is the latest report or reference.

Q: I have several hundred thousand US $ in this money market----Is TDB166 covered by Canadian Deposit Insurance and if so to what amount? Also if there is a limitation to the amount covered can it be spread into several accounts to qualify for full coverage?

If not covered---- what possible black swan event could take it to zero?

Q: 2:00 PM 7/14/2019
I expect to be parking a lot of cash in our 4 TDWaterhouse accounts... two RRIFs and two TFSAs
I want to be sure the money is covered by CDIC insurance
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The CDIC site states :
Eligible deposits are insured separately in each of seven categories:
in one name
in more than one name
in a RRSP
in a RRIF
in a TFSA
in trust
for paying taxes on mortgaged properties
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From the CDIC website :
We insure eligible deposits at each member institution up to a maximum of $100,000 (principal and interest combined) per depositor per insured category.
Eligible deposits include:
1. Savings accounts
2. Chequing accounts
3. Term deposits, (such as GICs) with original terms to maturity of five years or less

Uninsured financial products include:
1. mutual funds (including money market funds), stocks and bonds
2. term deposits, such as GICs, with original terms to maturity greater than five years;
3. foreign currency deposits (e.g., U.S. dollars);
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The question is just what specific securities are eligible.
Do the :
1. TD "savings" account TDB8150,
2. and the Purpose High Interest Savings ETF PSA.TO
3. and the Horizons Active Floating Rate Bond ETF Common HFR.TO
all qualify or are they considered to be "Mutual Funds"

So it looks as though just <5 yr GICs, and cash sitting uninvested in these accounts actually qualify

Can you please clarify this issue and tell me just what savings vehicles actually do qualify?
Thank you.

Q: As per Steve's July 10 question on income portfolio cash position, I would like to deploy my 12% cash to increase my dividend flow. I am light on fixed income and US exposure. Please comment on buying DYN1567 or Dynamic global div. Fund for dividends and switching my VUN holding to dynamic power American growth fund. Mid 70s couple on rrifs and lower risk.
Thanks in advance,

Q: Greetings 5i team,
I hold these three securities (one mutual fund and two ETFs) in my RSP for global (non-Canadian) equity exposure, total 17% (approx 150k) of overall portfolio and am looking for 5i analysis and possible replacement recommendations. Among the three I have some active management which has been successful, but expensive (EDG), some div income incl 50% US (CYH), some global non-NA exposure (XIN). I primarily invest in international securities for the diversification and growth and not nec income.
I would like to:
- possibly trade off the div income (CYH) for greater international growth
- understand if the active management component is worth the squeeze (cost) for this particular and only MF I own (EDG)
- reconsider the mix of international exposure among the three securities

What combination of ETF(s) would 5i recommend as potential replacement (or sustain as is) for these three securities that meet my goals?
TY for your work

P.S. Good webinar today on Portfolio Analytics.

Q: I see PH&N high yield bond fund series D opens for new investors on Thursday. Your thoughts please

Thank you
Barbara

Q: Can I have your opinion on Fundex Mutual Funds, We are speaking with an advisor about putting some money with Fundex through the advisor. I don't remember the particular fund but it would be on the conservative side.
Always appreciate your answers, Thank You. Peter