The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)Global X Laddered Cdn Pref. Share Corporate Class ETFHLPR.TOTOP PICKAug 19, 2025

Solid companies paying good dividends makes sense during market uncertainty.  We again reiterate HLPR, an ETF holding Canadian preferred shares with laddered rate expiries, as a TOP PICK.  As a Corporate Class ETF, it does not pay dividends, making it very tax efficient for non-registered accounts for Canadian investors.  We recommend maintaining the stop at $34.00, looking to achieve $43.00 — upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%

We again reiterate HLPR, an ETF holding Canadian preferred shares with laddered rate expiries, as a TOP PICK.  As a Corporate Class ETF, it does not pay dividends, making it very tax efficient for non-registered accounts for Canadian investors.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $31.50) to $34.00, looking to achieve $42.00 — upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%

We reiterate HLPR, an ETF holding Canadian preferred shares with laddered rate expiries, as a TOP PICK.  As a Corporate Class ETF, it does not pay dividends, making it very tax efficient for non-registered accounts for Canadian investors.  We continue to recommend a stop at $31.50, looking to achieve $42 — upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%

We reiterate HLPR as a TOP PICK.  It holds Canadian preferred shares with laddered rate expiries.  As a Corporate Class ETF, it does not pay dividends, making it very tax efficient for non-registered accounts for Canadian investors.  We continue to recommend a stop at $31.50, looking to achieve $40 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 0%

Our PAST TOP PICK with HLPR is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $28.50) to $31.50 at this time.  

We reiterate HLPR, a low-MER (0.3%) ETF that holds Canadian investment grade preferred shares with a laddered maturity for rate resets, as a TOP PICK.  As a Corporate Class ETF, it does not pay any dividends or distributions, making it highly tax efficient for non-registered accounts -- when you sell you generate a capital gain.  The underlying portfolio is a well diversified portfolio of utilities, banks, and energy companies.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $25.00) to $28.50, looking to achieve $37.00 -- upside potential over 17%.  Yield 0%

HLPR is a low-MER (0.3%) ETF that holds Canadian investment grade preferred shares with a laddered maturity for rate resets.  As a Corporate Class ETF, it does not pay any dividends or distributions, making it highly tax efficient for non-registered accounts -- when you sell you generate a capital gain.  The underlying portfolio is a well diversified portfolio of utilities, banks, and energy companies.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $25, looking to achieve $33 -- upside potential over 17%.  Yield 0%