Low management fees, broad diversification, and lower-risk holdings are the aspects of the best Vanguard funds for retirement portfolio building that investors should look for
The first ETF traded in 1989. It was called the Index Participation Shares (IPS). The IPS was an S&P 500 proxy… Read More

The first of these two ETFs offers exposure to the 21 top international silver mining companies in the industry, while the second taps the top 43 gold miners. Both ETFs feature low management fees and the kind of broad industry exposure that helps to limit… Read More

We think that virtually all Canadian investors—even conservative ones—can hold, say, 20% to 30% of their portfolios in U.S. stocks or U.S.-focused ETFs. Conservative investors could also add some foreign ETFs in reasonable quantities: perhaps 10% of their holdings (with a portion in higher-risk emerging-market… Read More

Building the best ETF portfolio for retirement may differ in the details for individual investors, but the basic principles apply for all investors
We still feel that investors will profit the most with a well-balanced portfolio of high-quality individual stocks, but ETFs can also play a.. Read More

Traditionally, there have been several options for parents and grandparents looking to make investments for children. But here’s how to choose the best investments for children in 2019.
Taking the time to pick the right investments for children and grandchildren is a worthwhile endeavour. If the child is under… 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

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
It’s not alone, however, with the number of those themed ETFs expected to grow in 2019 and beyond. Inner… Read More

The best Canadian funds are ETFs or specialized 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 funds do show better long-run… Read More

Exchange traded funds can offer lower-risk, steady returns, and low management fees. But you need to choose wisely, and focus on the best conservative ETFs
We still feel that investors will profit the most with a well-balanced portfolio of high-quality individual stocks, but ETFs can also… Read More

In volatile markets, high-quality stocks typically hold up better than most, and are often first to recover when markets improve.

These three ETFs hold mostly high-quality stocks traded on Canadian exchanges. Each fund mirrors the performance of a major stock index or sub-index. Although you… Read More

Here are some key tips to ensure that your investment portfolio holds the best income funds for retirees
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… Read More

Canadian index mutual funds were among the better financial innovations to come along in the past few decades, but ETFs may well eclipse them in 2019
Canadian index mutual funds are specialized mutual funds that aim to equal the performance of a Canadian market index, such as… Read More

Gold now trades at $1,284 U.S. an ounce and silver at $16.97. Those prices are well below the 2011 highs for both metals, but above their 2015 lows

Recent gains reflect higher commodity prices, but also the belief that gold might be a welcome hedge if… Read More

Do you want the best Canadian dividend ETF investments to be part of your portfolio? We can teach you how to find them
We still think investors will profit most—and with the least risk—by buying shares of well-established, dividend-paying stocks with strong business prospects. A Canadian… Read More

Precious metal ETFs have largely centred on gold stocks. While we continue to see the outlook for that precious metal as uncertain, for aggressive investors who want to hold precious metal ETFs, we have two of them below.

 In 2011, precious metal ETFS shot up along… Read More

If you already hold U.S. stocks—and we recommend that Canadian investors have 10% to 20% in their portfolios—you can also diversify beyond North America without the risk of buying individual stocks. Foreign-sector ETFs give you broad exposure to international markets with tax-efficient portfolios and low… Read More

When picking the top Canadian ETFs two of the keys are low management fees and following a “traditional” approach to tracking indexes
The top Canadian ETFs generally practice “passive” fund management, in contrast to the “active” management that conventional mutual funds provide at much higher costs… Read More