Precious metal ETFs have largely centred on gold stocks. We continue to see the outlook for that precious metal as positive, and for aggressive investors who want to hold precious metal ETFs, including a silver ETF, we have two of them below.

Most precious-metal stocks dropped,… Read More

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets remain subject to volatility but continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. If you can afford to stay in the market for several years, now is a good time for new buying… Read More

These two blue chip ETFs hold mostly large-capitalization, widely traded stocks on the Canadian exchange. Both funds mirror, or track, the performance of major stock market indexes as opposed to narrower ones focused on resources or themes, such as solar power or biotech.
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More and more, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are finding their way into the portfolios of investors.
That’s because, unlike many other financial innovations, they don’t load you up with heavy management fees, or tie you down with high redemption charges if you decide to get out of them… Read More

ETF investing is one of the best financial innovations of our time but themed ETF investing—including the Dogs of the Dow—is a poor investing strategy
Dogs of the Dow, or Dow dogs for short, is not alone, however, with the number of themed ETFs expected to… Read More

Pat McKeough recently replied to a member of the Inner Circle looking for an ETF that offers protection from down markets. The BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF selects stock holdings based on their beta score. That’s a commonly used, but often misleading, measure of… Read More

All major global stock markets fell at the initial outbreak of COVID-19 and most subsequently rebounded. We think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks in the right countries, and one way to profit from that—while cutting your risk—is to invest in quality ETFs.

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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are set up to mirror the performance of a stock market index or subindex. They hold a more or less fixed selection of securities that represent the holdings that go into calculating the index or sub-index.
Today, we look at two Canadian ETFs… Read More

Corporate-class mutual funds let you switch between funds without having to pay capital gains taxes right away. But there are reasons why regular mutual funds, as well as ETFs, make better investments
Corporate class, or “tax-advantaged,” mutual funds are classes of funds that let you switch… Read More

When it’s a question of ETFs vs index funds, which ones work best in your portfolio?
When considering ETFs vs index funds for your portfolio, it’s important to have a strong understanding of each.

Exchange-traded funds hold baskets of stocks that represent stock indexes. ETFs are set… Read More

The safest investment funds in Canada are Canadian funds like ETFs or mutual funds that aim to equal the performance of a Canadian market index.
Canadian funds, specifically, index funds, are among the better financial innovations to come along in the past few decades. The best Canadian… Read More

Beware of investment concepts that add unnecessary features, and so increase fees and risk. These “bells & whistles” may seem like attractive enhancements, but they’re usually just thinly veiled marketing campaigns.
Even if they call them by some other name, most successful investors identify “bells… Read More

Investing in agriculture ETFs could be a smart move if you choose the right investments for the right reasons
An ETF investment can be a great low-fee way to hold shares in multiple companies with a single investment.

There are even ETFs that are involved in the… Read More

When you invest in ETFs, simpler is generally better. This Canadian ETF provides a straightforward approach to investing in a selection of Canada’s top stocks.

The fund holds mostly blue-chip stocks traded on the Canadian exchange. It tracks the performance of major stock market indexes as… Read More

Identify qualities of the best ETFs, including diversification across top-quality stocks, so you can hold the best funds for your TFSA investing
Your tax-free savings account (TFSA) allows you to earn investment income, including interest, dividends, and capital gains, tax-free. Do you know how to incorporate… Read More

What are key tips to ensure that your investment portfolio holds the best income funds for retirement?
Uncovering the best income funds for retirees is a key part of any strong financial plan. We recommend that you ensure the best results from that plan by choosing… Read More

With all the TSX ETF investments available, it’s not too difficult to diversify your portfolio. Here’s how.
There are hundreds of ETF opportunities on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) sponsored by investment managers like BlackRock Inc., BMO Asset Management and Horizons ETFs Management. The best TSX… Read More

A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle recently asked for his advice on a pair of funds specializing in the energy sector.

Pat likes the relatively high yields and the fact each fund holds mostly high-quality stocks. However, he warns these funds are concentrated in just… Read More

Utility investments typically benefit from stronger economic activity, and a top Canadian utilities ETF will let you take advantage of this—if you watch for low fees and sound stock holdings
Utility stocks are shares in companies that provide electric power, telecommunications, pipeline services and so on… Read More

If you want to find a high-quality Canadian energy ETF to invest in, then you need to look at the stocks it holds, its liquidity, and more
High-quality energy stocks—or resource stocks, generally—can provide you with a hedge against inflation as well as other hidden benefits,… Read More