A 12-point checklist for finding quality ETFs

The best ETFs offer low fees and diverse exposure to several companies operating in an economy or a specific industry or region. They don’t, however, eliminate market volatility, although their diversity usually cuts your risk of permanent loss. ETFs can also cut down research time… Read More

This ETF’s high yield comes with higher risk

This ETF’s 6.8% dividend yield looks very appealing, but it conceals several risks for investors.

The fund’s currency hedging only favours investors under certain conditions, and the ETF’s need to buy covered call options can run up brokerage commissions and diminish overall returns.

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Gretzky partnership fuels Andrew Peller

ANDREW PELLER LTD. (Toronto symbols ADW.A $10 and ADW.B $10; Income Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 42.6 million; Market cap: $426.0 million; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.5; Dividend yield: 1.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.andrewpeller.com) began operating in 1961 and is now Canada’s second-largest wine producer, after… Read More

Dividend Advisor Hotline – Friday, February 17, 2017

WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP., $84.85, New York symbol WYN, is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with 8,040 franchised hotels globally. The company also manages vacation resorts, rental properties, luxury clubs and timeshares. It currently has around 112,000 vacation-rental properties in 100 countries.
The company will… Read More