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?
Don’t miss these three key steps for identifying TSX value stocks (or penny stocks) —Those low in price relative to their high potential
Below is the most-recent letter I sent to our Portfolio Management clients in February 2025. But first ...
Many thanks to a long-time reader
Back in the 1990s, I wrote an occasional newspaper column entitled “Tip Of The Week.” Recently a long-time reader sent me a sample of one from 1999.
“Thanks for the great advice, Pat,” she wrote....
Many thanks to a long-time reader
Back in the 1990s, I wrote an occasional newspaper column entitled “Tip Of The Week.” Recently a long-time reader sent me a sample of one from 1999.
“Thanks for the great advice, Pat,” she wrote....
iShares MSCI Germany Fund & Australia ETF broaden your horizons with access to top companies from both hemispheres.
We’ve long advised Canadians own two or more of the Big Five bank stocks—Scotiabank, BMOl, CIBC, TD and RBC—because of their dividends
Current economic uncertainty and low consumer confidence has slowed the rise of Expedia and Travel + Leisure. But we believe both stocks still have exceptional prospects. What’s more, each is a market leader, which cuts your risk.
EXPEDIA GROUP INC., $169.22, is a #1 Power Buy for 2025. The company (Nasdaq symbol EXPE; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.expediagroup.com; Shares outstanding: 142.6 million; Market cap: $21.6 billion; Dividend yield: 1.0%) operates the world’s largest travel booking platform....
EXPEDIA GROUP INC., $169.22, is a #1 Power Buy for 2025. The company (Nasdaq symbol EXPE; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.expediagroup.com; Shares outstanding: 142.6 million; Market cap: $21.6 billion; Dividend yield: 1.0%) operates the world’s largest travel booking platform....
Using a sector rotation strategy will eventually lead to you to lower portfolio returns. Keep reading to learn more about this strategy.
The U.S. – Canada exchange rate does influence your gains (or losses). Here’s why that doesn’t matter. Keep reading for more.
Finning International’s comprehensive service model combines multiple recurring revenue streams to create a robust business capable of weathering downturns.
Investing in agriculture ETFs could be a smart move if you choose the right investments for the right reasons
We think foreign stocks can safely make up 10% of a conservative investor’s portfolio. One way is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with an overseas focus. The best of those ETFs charge you very low management fees yet offer you well-diversified, tax-efficient portfolios of high-quality stocks.
Here’s a look at four international ETFs we see as suitable for new buying and two others we feel you should continue to hold.
ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF, $43.76, is a buy for aggressive investors. The fund (New York symbol EEM; buy or sell through brokers) is designed to track the MSCI Emerging Markets Index; it gives you access to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.
The ETF’s geographic breakdown is as follows: China, 29.9%; India, 19.0%; Taiwan, 16.7%; South Korea, 9.3%; Brazil, 4.6%; Saudi Arabia, 4.0%; South Africa, 3.2%; Mexico, 2.1%; the UAE, 1.4%; Malaysia, 1.4%; Indonesia, 1.2%; and Thailand, 1.2%.
Your biggest stock exposure through the fund is Taiwan Semiconductor (computer chips) at 8.6% of assets; Tencent Holdings (China: Internet), 5.1%; Alibaba Group (China: e-commerce), 3.1%; Samsung Electronics (South Korea), 2.4%; HDFC Bank (India: finance), 1.6%; Xioami Corporation (China: technology), 1.3%; Reliance Industries (India: conglomerate), 1.2%; and ICICI Bank (India: finance), 1.1%.
iShares launched the ETF on April 7, 2003....
Here’s a look at four international ETFs we see as suitable for new buying and two others we feel you should continue to hold.
ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF, $43.76, is a buy for aggressive investors. The fund (New York symbol EEM; buy or sell through brokers) is designed to track the MSCI Emerging Markets Index; it gives you access to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.
The ETF’s geographic breakdown is as follows: China, 29.9%; India, 19.0%; Taiwan, 16.7%; South Korea, 9.3%; Brazil, 4.6%; Saudi Arabia, 4.0%; South Africa, 3.2%; Mexico, 2.1%; the UAE, 1.4%; Malaysia, 1.4%; Indonesia, 1.2%; and Thailand, 1.2%.
Your biggest stock exposure through the fund is Taiwan Semiconductor (computer chips) at 8.6% of assets; Tencent Holdings (China: Internet), 5.1%; Alibaba Group (China: e-commerce), 3.1%; Samsung Electronics (South Korea), 2.4%; HDFC Bank (India: finance), 1.6%; Xioami Corporation (China: technology), 1.3%; Reliance Industries (India: conglomerate), 1.2%; and ICICI Bank (India: finance), 1.1%.
iShares launched the ETF on April 7, 2003....