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COMMENT
January 22, 2020
ZLU is a top choice ETF of the US market -- he believes it is not currency hedged to the CAD dollar. He likes the lower volatility holdings. Good for conservative investors. He also likes the USMV ETF.
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ZLU is a top choice ETF of the US market -- he believes it is not currency hedged to the CAD dollar. He likes the lower volatility holdings. Good for conservative investors. He also likes the USMV ETF.
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December 20, 2019
(A Top Pick Jan 11/19, Up 22%) A very safe ETFs. Low volatility stocks that are sort of dull, but they have done quite well in the markets recently.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Jan 11/19, Up 22%) A very safe ETFs. Low volatility stocks that are sort of dull, but they have done quite well in the markets recently.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
November 18, 2019
It is a US version of the ZLB-T. This is not a time to put money to work in equities. Wait for a pull back for sure. He likes this as a defensive play.
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt is a US version of the ZLB-T. This is not a time to put money to work in equities. Wait for a pull back for sure. He likes this as a defensive play.
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TOP PICK
October 4, 2019
An ETF that emphasizes on stocks with low beta. In a volatile market, this is the type of stock you want. It's made of utilities, consumer staples and discretionary. A safe and stable way to enter the market.
Show full opinionHide full opinionAn ETF that emphasizes on stocks with low beta. In a volatile market, this is the type of stock you want. It's made of utilities, consumer staples and discretionary. A safe and stable way to enter the market.
COMMENT
COMMENT
September 13, 2019
This is their low volatility ETFs. The ZLU.U pays distributions in US dollars. He would stick with a US index rather than an all market one, but it depends on what type of investor you are.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThis is their low volatility ETFs. The ZLU.U pays distributions in US dollars. He would stick with a US index rather than an all market one, but it depends on what type of investor you are.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
July 19, 2019
No tech stocks, but low volatility with McDonald's and Waste Management. Utilities that pay dividends. Good for waiting and seeing how trade headlines plays out.
No tech stocks, but low volatility with McDonald's and Waste Management. Utilities that pay dividends. Good for waiting and seeing how trade headlines plays out.
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TOP PICK
July 12, 2019
Diversified. More on the consumer side of the market, so not as exposed to the trade wars. Yield is 1.73%.
Show full opinionHide full opinionDiversified. More on the consumer side of the market, so not as exposed to the trade wars. Yield is 1.73%.
BUY
BUY
May 22, 2019
He likes this ETF. Is very diversified with over 100 names. This is a good defensive strategy.
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe likes this ETF. Is very diversified with over 100 names. This is a good defensive strategy.
BUY
BUY
April 18, 2019
This has done extremely well, outperforming America in 2018. The yield is okay, but it has good diversification and it will let you sleep at night. It holds Mattel, McDonald's and others.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThis has done extremely well, outperforming America in 2018. The yield is okay, but it has good diversification and it will let you sleep at night. It holds Mattel, McDonald's and others.
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BUY
March 7, 2019
A great performer for him. Solid companies in this American ETF. This is a safe way to play the U.S. BMO may have a hedged version of this. He thinks the Canadian market will outperforming American this year, so look at ZLB (the Canadian version of this). (XIC is more volatile and riskier.)
Show full opinionHide full opinionA great performer for him. Solid companies in this American ETF. This is a safe way to play the U.S. BMO may have a hedged version of this. He thinks the Canadian market will outperforming American this year, so look at ZLB (the Canadian version of this). (XIC is more volatile and riskier.)
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
January 29, 2019
Low-vol actually gives you better returns than higher-volatility stocks. That counters popular opinion. But this is US, which he feels will underperform globally. He likes ZLU that it's in USD. However, he prefers buying a gloval low-vol ETF.
Show full opinionHide full opinionLow-vol actually gives you better returns than higher-volatility stocks. That counters popular opinion. But this is US, which he feels will underperform globally. He likes ZLU that it's in USD. However, he prefers buying a gloval low-vol ETF.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
January 11, 2019
You play the U.S. markets with little risk, since this covers big-cap, stable stocks with low-volatility. It won't take off like a rocket, but at least you're participating in the market. 0.33% MER
Show full opinionHide full opinionYou play the U.S. markets with little risk, since this covers big-cap, stable stocks with low-volatility. It won't take off like a rocket, but at least you're participating in the market. 0.33% MER
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BUY
November 20, 2018
As the name says, it's low-vol. True, it underperforms in a strong bull market, but it's stable and overall does very well. ZLU is up 9% this year. You can sleep at night owning this. He's long owned this.
Show full opinionHide full opinionAs the name says, it's low-vol. True, it underperforms in a strong bull market, but it's stable and overall does very well. ZLU is up 9% this year. You can sleep at night owning this. He's long owned this.
BUY
BUY
November 19, 2018
ZPW-T vs. ZWH-T. If you can afford to stay in cash and wait for markets to correct, it is preferable. He uses ZPW-T and ZWH-T as well as ZLU-T to hold his exposure to the equity market. They will fall much less than the S&P. They are not risk free.
Show full opinionHide full opinionZPW-T vs. ZWH-T. If you can afford to stay in cash and wait for markets to correct, it is preferable. He uses ZPW-T and ZWH-T as well as ZLU-T to hold his exposure to the equity market. They will fall much less than the S&P. They are not risk free.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
August 10, 2018
(A Top Pick July 26/17, Up 16%) Still likes it. Not that exciting, but good way to get diversified US exposure. Yield around 1.7%.
(A Top Pick July 26/17, Up 16%) Still likes it. Not that exciting, but good way to get diversified US exposure. Yield around 1.7%.
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PAST TOP PICK
September 8, 2017
(A Top Pick October 7/16. Down 1%.) Not Cdn$ hedged which he regrets. If you are reasonably positive on US currency in the next 12 months, it should recover quite nicely. Has a good spread of very solid individual stocks. An easy way to get into part of the US market that is basically conservative, low volatility, but you are also exposed to the currency.
(A Top Pick October 7/16. Down 1%.) Not Cdn$ hedged which he regrets. If you are reasonably positive on US currency in the next 12 months, it should recover quite nicely. Has a good spread of very solid individual stocks. An easy way to get into part of the US market that is basically conservative, low volatility, but you are also exposed to the currency.
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TOP PICK
July 26, 2017
If you want to invest in the US, this would be his favourite vehicle. It has done quite well for him. It took quite a hit recently because of the stronger Cdn$, so the timing is pretty good. You are getting a participation in the market, but a part of the market that is not bouncing up and down. A good way to participate in the US market.
If you want to invest in the US, this would be his favourite vehicle. It has done quite well for him. It took quite a hit recently because of the stronger Cdn$, so the timing is pretty good. You are getting a participation in the market, but a part of the market that is not bouncing up and down. A good way to participate in the US market.
COMMENT
COMMENT
June 29, 2017
There has been a lot of talk about low volatility strategies over the past couple of years. That is great to have until it is not great to have. When you look at a lot of low volatility ETF’s, they are a bit expensive when looking at the names that are in them. He would rather go to something closer to the S&P 500, which has a little more growth involved, or looking at some of the International ETF’s.
There has been a lot of talk about low volatility strategies over the past couple of years. That is great to have until it is not great to have. When you look at a lot of low volatility ETF’s, they are a bit expensive when looking at the names that are in them. He would rather go to something closer to the S&P 500, which has a little more growth involved, or looking at some of the International ETF’s.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
June 23, 2017
(A Top Pick May 27/16. Up 10%.) He still likes this. It is a good safe way to tap into the US market, particularly if you are concerned about the Canadian situation.
(A Top Pick May 27/16. Up 10%.) He still likes this. It is a good safe way to tap into the US market, particularly if you are concerned about the Canadian situation.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
February 3, 2017
(A Top Pick Dec 4/15. Up 7.70%.) He likes low volatility things. As the markets started to pick up, this tended to be a bit laggy. A nice core holding to have in your portfolio as he believes equity markets are going to be rising.
(A Top Pick Dec 4/15. Up 7.70%.) He likes low volatility things. As the markets started to pick up, this tended to be a bit laggy. A nice core holding to have in your portfolio as he believes equity markets are going to be rising.
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TOP PICK
October 7, 2016
For investors who want a broad spectrum of the US markets. They are in the areas that are quite good, consumer staples, utilities, healthcare and consumer discretionary. A very safe kind of thing.
For investors who want a broad spectrum of the US markets. They are in the areas that are quite good, consumer staples, utilities, healthcare and consumer discretionary. A very safe kind of thing.
COMMENT
COMMENT
August 15, 2016
The low volatility holdings tend to be utilities, healthcare, tech, telecom, consumer staples and can also be mining stocks. Three of these sectors are underperforming the markets.
The low volatility holdings tend to be utilities, healthcare, tech, telecom, consumer staples and can also be mining stocks. Three of these sectors are underperforming the markets.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
August 12, 2016
(A Top Pick July 31/15. Up 15.75%.) This has been one of his favourites for a while. It has a flexible portfolio in that they rebalance it once a year. It is not nearly as volatile as the market or individual securities can be.
(A Top Pick July 31/15. Up 15.75%.) This has been one of his favourites for a while. It has a flexible portfolio in that they rebalance it once a year. It is not nearly as volatile as the market or individual securities can be.
BUY
BUY
July 8, 2016
This had a new high today. Thinks the US$ looks stronger and that the Fed is going to move at some point in time, which will mean a stronger US$. If you are nervous about markets, this is one of the best ways that you can get your toe in the water.
This had a new high today. Thinks the US$ looks stronger and that the Fed is going to move at some point in time, which will mean a stronger US$. If you are nervous about markets, this is one of the best ways that you can get your toe in the water.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
May 27, 2016
(A Top Pick May 22/15. Up 17.23%.) This is a way to get into the US. It has benefited from the low Cdn$.
(A Top Pick May 22/15. Up 17.23%.) This is a way to get into the US. It has benefited from the low Cdn$.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
May 27, 2016
Chart shows it has been going sideways, but that is at a time where the rest of the market was actually going down. Thinks it is back in a situation where we are going to see it going up. This is very much consumer oriented. They have 25% utilities, 24% consumer staples, 17% healthcare and 10% consumer discretionary.
Chart shows it has been going sideways, but that is at a time where the rest of the market was actually going down. Thinks it is back in a situation where we are going to see it going up. This is very much consumer oriented. They have 25% utilities, 24% consumer staples, 17% healthcare and 10% consumer discretionary.
COMMENT
COMMENT
May 26, 2016
Low volatilities have exploded ever since the launch of PWSH S&P 500 Low ETF (SPLV-N). BMO’s spin on this has been very good and has outperformed quite a lot with everyone wanting US$s. With the recent action in the Cdn$ going down, and the contemplation that the US$ could depreciate, BMO and many others launched currency hedged versions such as Low Volatility US Equity Hedged (ZLH-T). This is a call on whether you think the US$ is going to go up or down.
Low volatilities have exploded ever since the launch of PWSH S&P 500 Low ETF (SPLV-N). BMO’s spin on this has been very good and has outperformed quite a lot with everyone wanting US$s. With the recent action in the Cdn$ going down, and the contemplation that the US$ could depreciate, BMO and many others launched currency hedged versions such as Low Volatility US Equity Hedged (ZLH-T). This is a call on whether you think the US$ is going to go up or down.
BUY
BUY
February 5, 2016
BMO has a great suite of ETF’s. This one has done very, very well. You can buy this and set it aside, and you are going to do well.
BMO has a great suite of ETF’s. This one has done very, very well. You can buy this and set it aside, and you are going to do well.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
January 29, 2016
(A Top Pick Feb 18/15. Up 16.79%.) Has a lot of US retail, consumer durables, healthcare, etc. A domestically oriented low beta ETF. A part of the US economy that will do reasonably well and not be affected by the high US$.
(A Top Pick Feb 18/15. Up 16.79%.) Has a lot of US retail, consumer durables, healthcare, etc. A domestically oriented low beta ETF. A part of the US economy that will do reasonably well and not be affected by the high US$.
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TOP PICK
December 4, 2015
Expense ratio is quite reasonable at 3.4%. It owns 26% utilities, 26% consumer staples, 19% healthcare and 11% consumer discretionary. Has a good distribution within the US economy. These are low volatility stocks.
Expense ratio is quite reasonable at 3.4%. It owns 26% utilities, 26% consumer staples, 19% healthcare and 11% consumer discretionary. Has a good distribution within the US economy. These are low volatility stocks.
