Q: I'm a little confused about how gold in Canada is reacting the last few days. When I check the US, ie SPDR gold, I see gold up strongly. Today GLD is up 1.42%. Canadian gold miners, though, are mostly down, today and over the last few sessions. GLD is up 2.54% over the last five sessions while XGD is up only 0.31% What explains this?
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Q: Hi 5i Team,
I am looking to invest in gold. Are there any ETFs that you would recommend? What individual stocks would you recommend?
Thanks as always,
Jon
I am looking to invest in gold. Are there any ETFs that you would recommend? What individual stocks would you recommend?
Thanks as always,
Jon
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL)
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iShares Silver Trust (SLV)
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SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD)
Q: What would be your recommendation for one or two etfs that track precious metals, either on the US or Cdn side?
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG)
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BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF (ZGD)
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BMO Short Provincial Bond Index ETF (ZPS)
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iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (XCB)
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iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL)
Q: Hello 5iResearch,
I have a couple requests:
1. Would you please send me your recommendations for two or three ETFs I could use for hedging against a recession/market correction but still get an annualized distribution yield of about 3%?
2. Could you please also let me know what your recommendation would be for a gold ETF?
Thank you,
Natasha
I have a couple requests:
1. Would you please send me your recommendations for two or three ETFs I could use for hedging against a recession/market correction but still get an annualized distribution yield of about 3%?
2. Could you please also let me know what your recommendation would be for a gold ETF?
Thank you,
Natasha
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (KL)
Q: Hello, I have about 10,000 in physical gold and silver (in safety deposit box) that I’am thinking of cashing in. Would probably buy one or two material or gold stock to collect small to medium dividend .
Question is would you just keep as is or switch to stocks ? And could you suggest two or three quality stock with good management, lower debt etc. ( maybe ETF?)
Thanks
Question is would you just keep as is or switch to stocks ? And could you suggest two or three quality stock with good management, lower debt etc. ( maybe ETF?)
Thanks
Q: Hi 5i Team.
Can you suggest some companies, or ETF's, that have a high leverage to the prices of gold and silver? Any other suggestions on how to play that market is immensely appreciated? Is your opinion on the strength of gold and silver, positive, for the near/intermediate future? Thank you!
Can you suggest some companies, or ETF's, that have a high leverage to the prices of gold and silver? Any other suggestions on how to play that market is immensely appreciated? Is your opinion on the strength of gold and silver, positive, for the near/intermediate future? Thank you!
Q: Can you name your preferred commodities producers CAD ETFs? Thanks!
Q: Do you consider XGD good for an investor who does not want to select different companies in gold sector.Hold for 2 years 500 shares approx. 4% of portfolio.Any other suggestions
Q: Hello, in reference to my question yesterday
would you favour exposure to CGL.C directly over exposure to XGD? Which one do you prefer - hedged or unhedged? And why?
would you favour exposure to CGL.C directly over exposure to XGD? Which one do you prefer - hedged or unhedged? And why?
Q: Hello, I have been thinking about having some gold exposure in my RRSP acct.
What are you thoughts on WPM and XGD or can you suggest others you like and why?
What are you thoughts on WPM and XGD or can you suggest others you like and why?
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG)
Q: If we are headed to zero / negative interest rates, I am thinking of playing this thesis by purchasing XLB to capture the capital gain on the interest rate reduction and XGD should do well in a low / negative rate environment. The balance of the portfolio is VBAL and XEG. What do you think? Thank you
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)
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Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
Q: These firms are my top four holdings. Any concerns as we move to a bit more defensive portfolio?
Historically, is their a sector that is the "canary in the mine" that would be a sign of a bear market?
Historically, is their a sector that is the "canary in the mine" that would be a sign of a bear market?
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Methanex Corporation (MX)
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB)
Q: Good morning 5i,
I currently have no basic materials in portfolio having sold MX to crystallize a tax loss. Analytics suggests 4%. We are currently trying to become less aggressive because of stage in life. Thinking 2% XGD (comments please) and open to suggestions for another candidate. Thanks for your help. Ted
I currently have no basic materials in portfolio having sold MX to crystallize a tax loss. Analytics suggests 4%. We are currently trying to become less aggressive because of stage in life. Thinking 2% XGD (comments please) and open to suggestions for another candidate. Thanks for your help. Ted
Q: Hi 5i
With gold price up, I hope to join the rally. What would your recommendation be?
Thanks as always!
Iil
With gold price up, I hope to join the rally. What would your recommendation be?
Thanks as always!
Iil
Q: Which etf do you recommend to play gold/silver sector? Looking for low cost option with good liquidity, covering producers. Equal weight or not?
Q: I am curious to know what percentage of my portfolio should be invested in the Gold sector (Bullion and/or Stocks) if I am a growth investor. Is there are range you would be comfortable with?
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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BMO Junior Gold Index ETF (ZJG)
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VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
Q: As a hedge which of these gold ETF's would you take a modest position in?
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Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD)
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Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (KL)
Q: I wish to iniate a position in gold. What do you believe is the best investment at this time? Would it be Agnico Eagle as you have chosen for your balanced fund or is there a different investment.?Perhaps an ETF OR Franco Nevada. Others?
Thank-you for your appreciated guidance.
Thank-you for your appreciated guidance.
Q: Greetings 5i,
Recent article I found had me thinking about iShares Global Gold Miners ETF (RING) as a decent large cap gold miner ETF. It's in USD unfortunately.
Could you lend your opinion on this ETF and is there a CDN denominated version or alternative? What weight in a diversified portfolio? Is there a small cap gold etf you like as well?
https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/blog/gold-50-off-get-yours-before-the-sale-ends/
Cheers!
Recent article I found had me thinking about iShares Global Gold Miners ETF (RING) as a decent large cap gold miner ETF. It's in USD unfortunately.
Could you lend your opinion on this ETF and is there a CDN denominated version or alternative? What weight in a diversified portfolio? Is there a small cap gold etf you like as well?
https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/blog/gold-50-off-get-yours-before-the-sale-ends/
Cheers!
Q: Hi everyone. I need to add some diversification in the precious metals. I am looking for 2 ETF's one covering junior/mid cap. gold miners and one covering mid/large cap gold miners. Any suggestions.