Investment Q&A

Q: I am looking at picking up RBC's Quant US Div Leader and they have 2 versions Hedged and Unhedged. With the CDN dollar at close to 80 cents which one would you recommend to purchase for the next year. Some advisors are saying the CDN dollar will be weaker in a year from now. Should you have a balance of Hedged and Unhedged of the same fund?

Q: Good Evening Folks,

I'm looking for a good US/International mutual fund to balance out a portfolio of mine. I'm looking at Edgepoint Global and PH&N Global. what are your thoughts on these funds? Could you suggest any others that I should consider? Are there any ETF's that are comparable?

And one more question. I've held two Canadian mutual funds with blue chip holdings for years - Mawer Canadian Equity and TD Dividend Growth. Performance has been OK but not great. Can you suggest better replacement funds or ETF's?

As always, thanks for your advice.

Dennis

Q: Just an admin question on your answer to Brad today, re the Manulife Strategic Income Fund. You mentioned that the MER is .97, but I'm seeing that that is for the 'F' series, which as I understand it, if you have an advisor where you're paying a fee, you get to buy the 'F' version (which is the trailer removed version). But if you're doing your own, I understood that the MER would be about 1 point higher than the 'F' series. So in this case, 1.97% Mer. Is this correct?
Thanks very much...

Q: Which ETF best mirrors the Tangerine Equity Growth Portfolio, Fund Code: INI240? I'm happy with the performance but thought I may be able to reduce the MER with the same product in an ETF.
Thanks

Q: I would appreciate your views on this fund AGF 808 Serie F for my RRIF.
This is a switch from CI Canadian Investment CIG 7425, about 3.5% / RRIF

Thanks
jean guy

Q: Would you sell or hold any or all of Sprott Energy, Sprott Gold, Sprott Cdn. Equity funds at this point Thanx Robbie

Q: what if I use the cash component of my model balanced portfolio to buy,say,tdb3098 mutual fund units;would this move undermine some aspect or purpose of the portfolio?

Q: Hi, Can you give me a couple of suggestions for an Asian mutual fund or ETF, ex Japan, available in Canadian dollars? I'm definitely not adverse to a mutual fund.

Q: Hi Peter & Team,
Would this be a good portfolio of Mawer Funds for a time frame of at least 15 years, or is there something I am missing or could be improved upon.
Thanks for your input
Ivan

Q: Hello,

I currently have $3,500 dollars invested in CIB486 (Unfortunately half of my portfolio) in my TFSA. I also hold positions in PHO, COV, and GUD. I am in my early 20's, looking at a long-term hold, with a high-risk tolerance. I am thinking it is probably best to sell? If so where do you suggest going?

Thanks for the advice!

Q: I would appreciate your opinion on the Spartan group of funds. In particular the MM fund SPA520. I noticed one of the principles of this fund was also involved in managing the Salida multi strategy fund and you know how this fund ended up with disaster performance.

Thanks

Q: Hi 5i staff, I Think this would be a good income investment , however I am really confused regarding the Mer.
Redwood shows 1.50 Mer on their site, You show 1.76 , Morningstar shows 1.76, TD direct shows Mer @ 1.76, but also shows Actual management fee @2.25.
Is there an answer as to why all the discrepancy.
Another Question, Why would anyone pay the high Mer for the mutual fund version when the sam product is available as an ETF with a .75 Mer
Best Regards

Q: I have a long held but small position in Sprott Canadian Equity, Energy and Precious Metals . What would you recommend as replacements for these three ? I am looking for growth . Thanx Robbie

Q: Peter, please advise how you would allocate $13,500 in an RESP for an 8 year old. Currently $10,500 is in the CIBC Managed Growth Portfolio; what do you think of it ? Thank you.

Q: What are the basic differences between Pimco's PMO005 and PMIF, and what are the Mer's.
Thank you

Q: I am managing my 83 year-old mom’s TFSA ($64,000.00) and Investment Account ($25,000.00). She contributes $6000 yearly ($500.00 monthly) to the Investment account and $5,500.00 to the TFSA.

I am thinking of purchasing the Mawer Tax Effective Balanced Fund (MAW 105) which comprises 30% Canadian Fixed Income; 2.5% Global Fixed income, 7% Cash, and 60% Equities (Canadian, US, and Global) and a ETF Bond Fund such as Ishares CBO. What percent of each would you suggest I purchase of each or should I just purchase MAW 105. She doesn’t need the money for spending. Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks. Susan

Q: Hey guys,

Please provide your thoughts on the following (recommend by an adviser for a 85 year old) AGF4081, EDG580 & EDG380.
Thanks,

Jim

Q: Peter what is your opinion of
Walter Scott glopbal equity growth fund and
Renaissance global growth fund als
Connor Clark& lunnfunds inc

Q: I am 60 years old and recently retired, have a company pension and am drawing my CPP early.
I have usually used individual Bonds for my fixed income portion (8%) of my RRSP.
My advisor suggested I should use these 2 Mutual Funds instead: LYZ801A & MMF559.
Do you have an opinion on these funds and are they a suitable replacement for individual Bonds?
Only joined your group recently but am learning a lot - THANKS.

Q: Currently holding (exclusively) Mawer Canadian Equity (MAW106) in a TFSA account targeting an “all-weather” (i.e., buy-and-hold) long-term investment, to which the maximum allowable has been contributed each year including for year 2018. The appeal of this product was the low fees (for a mutual fund product) and record of long-term out-performance relative to the TSX index, though note that recent 1 and 2-year results have dipped below the TSX index, and now showing a 3-star rating on GlobeFund. Appreciate your insight on the scenario for a 10-year hold, no withdrawals, maximum annual contributions, volatility not a concern, and seeking only to maximize the available balance at the end of 10 years. Things that come to mind are: 1) Percentage to place in Canadian investments versus international markets; and 2) Where the long-term edge is in terms of relying on one or more low-cost mutual funds, or jumping into pool of ETFs, or jumping into individual stocks (and which portfolio to model). Thanks for continued great service.