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Here are some of the best- and worst-performing North American ETFs of the past year. But regardless of their return, we don’t recommend any of these funds.
The Leaders:
iPath Global Carbon ETN $21 (OTC symbol GRNTF; Market cap: $10.6 million) provides exposure to the global carbon-credits market....
BANK OF MONTREAL $101 (www.bmo.com) will raise its quarterly dividend by 3.2%, starting with the August 2018 payment. Investors will receive $0.96 a share, instead of $0.93, for a new annual rate of $3.84....
On the whole, we recommend against including gold investing in your RRSP, but if you wish to do so, gold stocks are your best choice.
A distribution yielding a high 7.9% appears sustainable for Artis REIT. The company’s concentration of properties in Western Canada does add risk. But its decision to cut back on acquisitions and upgrade its properties is a plus.
What are mining stocks?
Mining stocks are investments in companies that produce or explore for minerals. Some of these minerals include uranium, coal, molybdenum (which is used in steelmaking), copper, silver and gold. They are affected by fluctuating commodity prices in addition to their own business and operating risks.
Mining stocks can be strong performers when commodity prices move up....
There are a variety of ways to invest in gold, including gold bullion. However, we think the best way to invest in gold is through mining stocks—especially if their mines offer rising production and cash flow
Sometimes ETF investments can suffer wild, often punishing swings. Here is a brief look at some of the worst-performing funds over the past year. Their poor results highlight the risks associated with specialized ETFs. We don’t recommend them.
HORIZONS BETAPRO S&P 500 SHORT TERM VIX INVERSE ETF $2.26 (Toronto symbol HVI; Market cap: $20.2 million) moves inversely to the S&P 500 VIX short-term futures index....
HORIZONS BETAPRO S&P 500 SHORT TERM VIX INVERSE ETF $2.26 (Toronto symbol HVI; Market cap: $20.2 million) moves inversely to the S&P 500 VIX short-term futures index....
NETGEAR INC. $64 (Nasdaq symbol NTGR; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 31.4 million; Market cap: $2.0 billion; No dividends paid; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.netgear.com) is a networking equipment provider for small businesses and home users....
AGT FOOD & INGREDIENTS $16.51 (Toronto symbol AGT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (604-231-1100; www.agtfoods.com; Shares outstanding: 24.2 million; Market cap: $400.2 million; Dividend yield: 3.6%) continues to feel the negative impact of low worldwide prices for lentils....
A major international packaging firm, Canada’s CCL Industries has accelerated its growth through acquisitions, making nine since the start of 2016 alone. The company’s revenues and earnings have gained steadily in recent years, and it raised its dividend this year. The company also executed a five-for-one share split in the past year.