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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD)
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Global X Active Ultra-Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (HFR)
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
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iShares iBoxx USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)
Q: Hi 5i. FI = Fixed Income
My (6) FI holdings with rough total returns (including MER & dividends) for period held (average ~ 1.5 years): CBO -1.3%, CPD +15.0%, HFR +1.7%, XBB -2.2%, XHY+5.5%, LQD -0.6%.
NOTE: LQD not selectable, so picked HYG for question above.
Question: I understand the reasoning behind having the above FI holdings in my portfolio, but holding CBO & XBB seems like a sure way to lose money. So why not move CBO & XBB holdings to HFR (and possibly also XHY) which at least returns me ~ +1.7% pretty reliably? Your opinion on my FI mix would also be appreciated.
Thank you for continued solid wise advice.
My (6) FI holdings with rough total returns (including MER & dividends) for period held (average ~ 1.5 years): CBO -1.3%, CPD +15.0%, HFR +1.7%, XBB -2.2%, XHY+5.5%, LQD -0.6%.
NOTE: LQD not selectable, so picked HYG for question above.
Question: I understand the reasoning behind having the above FI holdings in my portfolio, but holding CBO & XBB seems like a sure way to lose money. So why not move CBO & XBB holdings to HFR (and possibly also XHY) which at least returns me ~ +1.7% pretty reliably? Your opinion on my FI mix would also be appreciated.
Thank you for continued solid wise advice.
