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Q: Hello Peter and 5i team,
My YTD numbers are nothing to write home about; the main reason being that I have no exposure to gold, silver and base metals. However I'd like your opinion on the quality of my holdings within the specified market segment shares:
Consumer 10.9% (ATD,BYD,CGX,DHX,DOL)
Cyclicals 2.4% (LNR,MG)
Energy 4.1% (TOU,VET,WCP)
Energy Infra 3.7% (ENB,KEY)
Financials 10.3% (BAM,BNS,CXI,DH,EFN,SLF,TD)
Health/Pharma 4.4% (CRH,CXR,GUD,PLI)
Industrials 9.8% (BIP,BOS,CNR,KBL,MDA,MSI,STN,WSP)
Materials 7.4% (CCL,CHE,SJ)
Technology 15.1% (CSU,DSG,ESL,GIB,KXS,OTC)
Util/Telco/RE 11.8% (AQN,BCE,BEP,CIG,FSV,TCN)
Cash 20.9% (one third of which is set aside for my 2017 income)
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on August 02, 2016
Q: I currently hold BPY (up 50% over cost) and H&R in my portfolio 4% and 3% respectively.
I am considering swapping BPY for BEP for the additional income. Your thoughts?

I also plan to crystallize my capital losses and purchase the following ETFs:
Non registered:
ZPW – US Put Write
ZWE – Europe Covered Call hedged to CAD.
ZWH – US covered call
CPD – CAD preferred
XRE – Capped REIT

Registered (RRIF):
PGX:US – Preferred.

Each would constitute 2% - 3% of my portfolio. Diversification is my intention, but risk and surety of income is the primary consideration in all of the above noted.

Again, your thoughts.

Thank you for considering my questions

Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on August 02, 2016
Q: I am thinking of adding US financial services to my diversified rsp portfolio. I am ideally looking for a CDN dollar etf that invests in/takes advantage of value priced US financials at close to book. Bank of America, Citigroup are examples. Time frame is 7 to 10 years. Thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by Harry on August 02, 2016
Q: Hi, I have been comparing low-volatility developed ETF options traded in Canada with the options (to my knowledge) being ZLI and XMI. My analysis has sided with ZLI and I want to layout the logic here to hear your thoughts. Positives for ZLI: Smaller market cap while not too small offers better opportunity for alpha, Fewer holdings so more opportunity for alpha, Not based on major index (MSCI) so less opportunity to be front-run, BMO has a good track record for other similar funds (e.g. ZLU). Positives XMI: Longer operating history , Slightly lower MER, more resources for investment research(?). Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by JONAS on August 02, 2016
Q: Have some monies sitting on sidelines. Can you name me a cheap (excluding energy) sector if any and a couple of recommendations? Thank you. Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on August 02, 2016
Q: I am looking for general advice on the fixed income side of a portfolio. Where should I go to find fixed income that has a decent return? Or should I not worry about that, and concentrate on dividends from stable companies.

I have about 10% cash, and 10% altogether in ZPR, CVD, CSU.DB (all three obviously not fixed income). BTW, retirement in ten years or so.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 02, 2016
Q: I am considering purchasing a preferred ETF. Perhaps, one of CPD, ZPR, PPS or HPR. I notice that HPR has the lowest yield and highest MER but over the past 5 years it has done appreciable better; i.e., lost quite a bit less, than the other three. Is this attributable to its 'active' management or is there something different about its diversity of preferred shares?
Read Answer Asked by richard on August 02, 2016
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