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Do you have a sound value investment strategy? If not, follow our tips below.
An index-linked GIC is one of the many investment products that promise more than they deliver
The top energy stocks will have long-term appeal and can be among your best resources investments
We recommend that investors diversify their portfolio across most if not all of the five major sectors, including Resources. However, note that some resource markets are inherently unpredictable, especially energy and mines.
Take a look at our recommendations for investing in the top energy stocks below....
The best dividend ETFs can lead to high yields and add stability to your portfolio.They also practice “passive” fund management, rather than “active.”
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This month we look at two actively managed ETFs launched earlier this year by TD Asset Management. TD’s share of the the Canadian ETF market remains small, but the bank has increased its new offerings this year.
TD ACTIVE GLOBAL EQUITY GROWTH ETF $15.67 (Toronto symbol TGGR) aims to provide long-term capital growth for investors by focusing on companies with strong business models....
The month of August saw the strongest returns for U.S. technology, Internet, and growth stocks. The SPDR Tech Select ETF (XLK) gained 16.6%, and the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ), 13.9%. U.S. Growth stocks as represented by the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) also had a good month, with a 13.2% gain.
At the broad market level, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 6.8% in the month, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), 9.2%, and the iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC) ,6.2%.
The iShares Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) lagged developed markets with a 5.1% gain....
For the past decade or so, the European economy has lagged behind the faster-growing economies of the U.S. and China. The departure of the U.K. from the European Union also raised key questions about its overall stability.
However, the massive monetary and fiscal stimulus provided by member states, and the European Central Bank, during the pandemic bodes well for a longer term recovery....
SHAWCOR LTD. $2.57 is still a buy, but only for highly aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol SCL; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 70.2 million; Market cap: $180.4 million; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.2; Dividend suspended in March 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.shawcor.com) makes sealants and coatings that keep oil and gas pipelines from rusting....
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD. $388 remains your #1 Conservative stock for 2020. The company (Toronto symbol CP; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 135.6 million; Market cap: $52.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 6.7; Dividend yield: 1.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.cpr.ca) has gained roughly 16% since the start of 2020 despite the COVID-19 shutdowns....