Investment Q&A

Q: I believe recently discussed a maneuver to exchange CAD to USD. Is that something I can do in a self directed I trade account?

It seems to me that if this is a dead cat bounce in the market and there is another test of lows that having USD would be a good hedge. What are your thoughts on the best currency to preserve capital?

Q: Annual Exchange Rates - US dollar: Where can I get these exchange rates for the years 2011 to 2018? The Bank of Canada web site only shows 2017 and 2018. Thank you.

Q: A Canadian Investor with over 40 % a portfolio in US securities and additional Canadian companies either doing business in the US or reporting in US dollars. A lot of talk about 2019 being a down year for US dollar against the Canadian dollar.
How does one hedge this risk.

Q: My life is increasingly shifting towards the U.S. (grandchildren live there and my wife is a U.S. citizen and we spend six months ever year there, with more time likely). as such, the U.S. dollar plays a bigger part of our lives. Added to that is my bearish outlook for the Can. Dollar and my belief a recession is becoming more likely. In the event of a global recession, is there any credible scenario in which the Can. dollar would appreciate vs. the Greenback. And could you provide any historical data regarding how the Can.$ fares vs. the U.S.$ in a recessionary situation.

Q: Hello, I would like to have some US dollars for future travel. Is it a good time to change some Canadian into US currency? What is your outlook for each in next 3-6 months? Thanks. Helen

Q: what type of stocks would be less impacted by trade negotiations I would guess gaming stocks and gold? i would appreciate your input thanks

Q: This is probably a tough one to call but what do you think about the Canadian $ versus the US$. Is it going up or down and what you you buy VFV or VSP or a combination of both? With thanks, Bill

Q: Follow up to my question “repatriation of US dollars”.

Should have been more specific: Other things being equal would the repatriation strengthen the USD against the CAD?

Thanks again.

Q: Until recently the pundits were claiming the Can dollar would be going lower in relation to the US dollar, in the last week or so that tune has changed. Given the recent CAN dollar strength, what does your Crystal ball say going forwards? ( and why, US Tax? move to commodities?)
Much thanks

Q: With the recent strength of the CDN$ I am looking for opportunities to take advantage of this. One thought is to sell current dual listed holdings and convert from Cdn to US and the other thought is to look for other undervalued foreign investments. Would appreciate your input and suggestions.

Thank-you and appreciate the great service your team provides.

Q: Good morning

I am currently looking to exchange approx $100,000 US to CDN...however, was wondering if I should wait until the announcement of the US rates in June...do you think it is more or less priced in...also, at this time would you invest in US market and look for more upside prior to conversion...I would make approx 34% on exchange currently, then invest in CDN...no tax issues or allocation concerns...

In addition, where do you see current upside in US (3 stocks) and CDN (3 stocks)...

Thanks..feel free to deduct for additional questions...

Matt

Q: Hi, before I jump into my question, I would like to sincerely thank you for the wonderful and valuable service you've offered for your members. Without your team, I couldn't have done it on my own. Your team's given me a lot of confidence and assurance. Since I joined in 2015, my portfolio has grown considerably. THANK YOU

Since the US Fed raised interest rates in Dec, I am seriously considering to convert a saving of $200,000 to USD. This money is currently lying in an EQ bank high interest account earning 2% interest. My view on Canadian dollar to USD is bearish particular the US Fed proposing to hike interest rate several times in 2017.
Now my questions are: (1) Canadian dollar should be weak against USD. Next year the oil price is going to be stable around $50- 57, but no hope for significantly higher. Weighting the risk and reward on a scale, how risky is my move? (2) After the money has been changed, where can I park this USD? Any suggestions for a safe option to earn some interest? ICICI offers interest at 0.75%. Buying US bond is not my option as interest rate is on the hike.
I have experience using DLR to convert CAD to USD so high exchange expenses are not a big problem.
Once again, thank you for your insights. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Q: AS per instructions from 5i I sold my Vanguard Bonds .. the net result was in US dollars ...should I transfer into Canadian $$ ?? TY.