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Toronto symbol REF.UN, focuses on acquiring properties in prime locations, usually near major metropolitan centres. That attracts strong tenants, maintains high occupancy rates and delivers a reliable stream of rental income.
While the world’s population is still growing, it’s also getting older. That should have a profound impact on developed countries in Europe, Asia and North America. Aging baby boomers are reshaping government finances, pensions, labour markets, nutrition, and medical services.
At the same time, an aging population, especially in developed countries, can present strong opportunities for companies that can position themselves, and their investors, to capitalize on it.
The global population is getting older, with the cohort of those 65 years old and over growing faster than all other age groups....
At the same time, an aging population, especially in developed countries, can present strong opportunities for companies that can position themselves, and their investors, to capitalize on it.
The world’s population is aging
The global population is getting older, with the cohort of those 65 years old and over growing faster than all other age groups....
ISHARES CHINA LARGE-CAP ETF, $38.92 (New York symbol FXI; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market Cap: $4.4 billion) tracks the 50 largest, most-liquid Chinese stocks. It started up October 4, 2004, and investors are charged a high 0.74% MER....
This month we analyze two new offerings for ETF investors from Dynamic Funds (a fund manager wholly owned by Scotiabank). The first hands you an actively managed, international dividend-paying portfolio while the second aims to provide investors with exposure to the top internationally listed infrastructure companies.
Dynamic Funds launched the DYNAMIC ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL DIVIDEND ETF, $18.80 (Toronto symbol DXW) in February 2020....
Dynamic Funds launched the DYNAMIC ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL DIVIDEND ETF, $18.80 (Toronto symbol DXW) in February 2020....
Sweden extensive list of government-sponsored benefits don’t alter the fact that it is a free-market economy. Still, it’s the blend of capitalism and socialism that has helped the country lower the gap between its rich and poor citizens to one of the narrowest in the world.
Moreover, the country’s economy remains highly competitive with equally high productivity....
Moreover, the country’s economy remains highly competitive with equally high productivity....
Sweden’s high tax rates support its extensive government benefits for citizens—from its 18 months of paid parental leave to its housing allowance for families and 20-somethings. But the high tax rates haven’t kept this nation from becoming one of the world’s most-economically competitive.
In fact, government finances are in good shape, and the Swedish economy has seen steady growth over the past decade....
In fact, government finances are in good shape, and the Swedish economy has seen steady growth over the past decade....
Another “megatrend” offering investors strong potential for long-term growth is the rising number of people worldwide moving to urban centres. Here are three ETFs that focus on mining, infrastructure, cybersecurity and other industries set to profit from urbanization....
Stock prices have dropped sharply in anticipation of a much wider spread of the coronavirus, and a deep economic setback that could result from that spread.
In a sudden and deep stock-market drop like this, it’s all too easy to respond impulsively or go to extremes....
In a sudden and deep stock-market drop like this, it’s all too easy to respond impulsively or go to extremes....
“Megatrends” are societal shifts with significant, long-term implications for the economy and the stock market. Once in full swing, these trends can be easy to track, although it is more difficult to pick out the companies that will most benefit from them. This month we look at ETFs with holdings designed to let investors tap two such trends: We start with the aging of the global population (below) and continue with urbanization.
As well, you’ll benefit from our supplements on pages 39 and 40....
As well, you’ll benefit from our supplements on pages 39 and 40....
The year started with a bang as market volatility spiked. The killing of Iranian General Qassem Suleimani by U.S. forces, the rocket attack on a U.S. military camp in Iraq, the signing of a Phase 1 trade deal between the U.S. and China, and the rapid spread of a coronavirus originating from China’s Wuhan all contributed to the increase in volatility.
The Chinese stock market, commodity producers, shipping companies, airlines, and luxury goods sellers all came under heavy pressure as investors started to factor in the negative impact on companies affected by the virus outbreak in China....
The Chinese stock market, commodity producers, shipping companies, airlines, and luxury goods sellers all came under heavy pressure as investors started to factor in the negative impact on companies affected by the virus outbreak in China....
Supermarket operator Loblaw is still Choice Properties’ largest tenant. While that exposure adds risk to your investment, it also adds stability: Loblaw and Choice share a parent company, George Weston. Still, the REIT’s May 2018 purchase of Canadian REIT has helped it diversify its portfolio, and further protect your investment.
Allied Properties is another REIT we recommend to you....
Allied Properties is another REIT we recommend to you....