Q: Hello. I currently hold zdi in my cash account and am thinking of increasing my exposure to this part of the world (now about 1.5% of that portfolio). I'm wondering about the pros and cons of doing this by adding zea. I realize it doubles my exposure to the UK, but it also adds more of Japan. Alternately, I could just buy more of zdi. Your recommendation, please.
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BMO International Dividend ETF (ZDI)
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BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
Q: I think it's time that I put some money back into emerging markets. Currently my only holdings (other than ADR's held on International stocks thru New York) is my investment in ZDI. All in, these current investments represent less than 3.5% of my equity portfolio. So my two part question is as follows: 1) what rough percentage would you recommend for international holdings in total (tough question I know), and 2) please give me your opinion on the relative merits/demerits of VEE vs ZEM (on a line chart they track almost identically in terms of performance, so I'm wondering if there's something "under the hood" in either of them that might be important for my decision)? Many thanks.
Q: I currently hold MAW102 Mawer Int'l Equity in my RRSP and am contemplating a switch to ZDI which has a distribution yield of
4.9%.My purpose is to generate more cash within the RSP.Your thoughts are appreciated. Joe
4.9%.My purpose is to generate more cash within the RSP.Your thoughts are appreciated. Joe
Q: Can I have your thoughts on ZDI or an alternative you suggest. Yield and holdings look good. Also, what do you suggest as a foreign stock holding percentage for a portfolio not including US stocks. Looking to add foreign dividends and exposure with existing incoming Canadian dividends from portfolio. Does ZDI hold the stocks directly or through another ETF, I want to get as close as I can to the ownership of the stocks through the ETF avoiding any unnecessary extra fees.
Q: Would you please comment on the suitability of ZDI
for international exposure and income. Do you have
alternatives for consideration?
Thank you for your reply
for international exposure and income. Do you have
alternatives for consideration?
Thank you for your reply
Q: good morning , if you had to pick one or two european ETFs that pays a dividend , what would it be? thanks.