diversification
What is diversification?
Diversification involves the planned distribution of investments across various securities to minimize the risk exposure to a specific industry or geographic segment. However, the risk of over-diversification exists, in which an investor can at best expect to mirror the market returns, minus any brokerage fees or management expenses.
What is diversification?
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A: BMO International Dividend ETF, $21.63, symbol ZDI on Toronto (Units outstanding: 20.1 million; Market cap: $434.8 million; www.bmoetfs.cawww.bmoetfs.ca), offers exposure to a portfolio of high-yield dividend-paying companies in developed markets....
A: Both of these ETFs hold stocks in most or all of the five main economic sectors: Finance, Utilities, Resources, Consumer and Manufacturing.
The iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF, $26.84, symbol XDV on Toronto (Units outstanding: 57.5 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; www.blackrock.com/ca), holds 30 of the highest-yielding Canadian stocks....
The iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF, $26.84, symbol XDV on Toronto (Units outstanding: 57.5 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; www.blackrock.com/ca), holds 30 of the highest-yielding Canadian stocks....
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Commodities can help diversify portfolios, but are cyclical and come with high levels of price volatility.
However, well-diversified ETFs that offer exposure to commodity producers can help investors overcome the problems associated with direct investments in physical commodities, or funds that track a single commodity.
Below, we look at three ETFs providing exposure to commodity producers....
However, well-diversified ETFs that offer exposure to commodity producers can help investors overcome the problems associated with direct investments in physical commodities, or funds that track a single commodity.
Below, we look at three ETFs providing exposure to commodity producers....
Most top international markets have rebounded since their big drop on the outbreak of the pandemic. Going forward, we think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks in those markets. One way to profit from their growth—while cutting your risk—is to invest in top ETFs.
Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are suitable for your new buying....
Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are suitable for your new buying....
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