Investment Q&A

Q: Crystal ball question: Would you buy XUS now or wait a little? Any other ETF or stocks you would suggest for US exposure in RIF? Much Thanks for your comments.

Q: Hoping you could suggest an ETF portfolio for an RRSP account with a minimum 12 years until withdrawals are made. The account is starting from scratch.
Thanks

Q: VFV vs. VOO:
I understand VFV ETF contains VOO ETF, correct? What would you recommend, buy VFV in CDN $ account, or convert CDN$ cash in US$ cash using Norbit gambit and buy VOO in US account with US$? Any other recommendation for ETF to invest in US S&P500?

Q: Do you have a preference between these two etf’s or is there another name you would recommend? Will become a 5percent holding in a non registered account. Thanks for your input.. Lesley

Q: VUG seems to have out performed VOO over the years. Is there an argument for VOO over VUG if one just wanted to own just one ETF.

Q: Hello - for my RIF- I have done well with VOO over the last year or so and am wondering if this is a good time to move to a different ETF such as RSP or IWP. My thinking is if the US economy does avoid a recession and the rally broadens, then maybe there will be more growth somewhere other than VOO. Your comments and suggestions please.
Thanks, al

Q: Hello 5i
I know that you do not have a crystal ball but I was wondering, if the market upturn continues to broaden out beyond a few technology stocks, would it be better to be invested in rsp or in voo?
Thanks as always for your great service

Q: just wondering what etf in the u.s. you like best for the long term [10 years or more] that has a low mer [eg. spy , voo, vanguard,etc] and pays a reasonable dividend.

Q: please confirm that Owning VFV in an RRSP there withholding tax is not applied? If it is do you have a suggestion on an S&P eft that would be exempt this hold back

Q: My daughter is just starting out with a RRSP account. She has some VDY and we would like a suggestion of 5 or 6 non Canadian Vanguard funds

Q: on friday i asked:
why do 4 different S&P 500 index funds all have different dividend yields?
To simplify, if we narrow it down to just VFV and VOO, it is the 15% witholding tax on VFV that accounts for the difference. In an RRSP VOO gets exempt.
It seems like we are getting punished for purchasing a Canadian domiciled fund.
So then it comes down to picking the best of 2 bad options:
VOO and pay roughtly 1.5% exchange on the purchase and then again on the sale
or
VFV and always pay a 15% witholding tax on dividends.

Have i misconstured anything?
Is it still a cointoss between VFV and VOO

Q: Hi , what is the difference between VFV and VOO. Is one safer then the other?
Thanks. Alnoor

Q: why do 4 different S&P 500 index funds all have different dividend yields?
SPY 1.413
VFV 1.183 (Canadian listed but still)
VOO 1.452
IVV 1.442

Q: I have a full position in VOO in my TFSA that has done well with the recent rally but was originally a hedge that I no longer need in this account. Looking to move back to a growth-oriented position.

What would your top recommendations be for assets to high potential growth for the next 2 -5 years (excluding Tech as overweight there)?
With small caps having the potential to rise is there an ETF that would be skewed to this

Q: Hi there,
I have invested in three mutual funds with considerable management fees. I am hoping you can recommend three ETFs with similar holdings/benchmarks and performance. They are CIG 622 (CIG AMRCAN FD CL A -FE) MER 2.44%; FID 254 (FDLTY CDN GRWTH COMP CL B -FE), MER 2.23%; and FID 234 (FDLTY US FO STK SR B -FE), MER 2.22%.

Q: Could you please suggest a mirror ETFs from the listing below in Canadian dollar?

VOO
VGT
QQQ
PSA

thanks,

Q: Good morning - can you suggest some US S & P 500 ETF possibilities along with a recommended choice. Many thanks

al

Q: Hi team,

I currently have IWO as a core holding. I would like to change to a more concentrated ETF holding either in small or mid cap US. With so many different factors to choose from such as large/medium/small cap, dividend/value/growth/blend, current valuations, etc... and looking at past returns over various time periods, how does one choose the best ETF to invest in going forward now? I would consider all these ETF's to be high quality and obviously no one knows what the range of future returns will be. With small/mid cap underperforming lately vs large cap, would you place your bets on that spread closing over time? I'm comfortable with volatility and have a long term time horizon (+15yrs). How would you rank these going forward for best risk adjusted returns?

Thank you!

Q: Am considering purchasing the above and adding to over time. Would appreciate your thoughts re this security compared to SPY or VOO or other you might prefer.

Q: What are your top 4-5 picks (stocks or ETFs) for an RRSP with a 15-20 year horizon?

Thanks,