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A: The Horizons Seasonal Rotation ETF, $22.15, symbol HAC on Toronto (Units outstanding: 13.1 million; Market cap: $290.2 million; www.horizonsetfs.com), is an example of an ETF that shows a wide disparity between its holding and the investments that the sales literature describes.

For example, this ETF aims to tactically spread and move around its holdings between stocks, fixed-income investments, commodities and currencies based on historically demonstrated seasonal trends....
The growth of passive investing has accelerated with the expansion of ETF investments. Here’s more on that trend, plus a look at other passive investments you should know about
A: BMO International Dividend ETF, $19.68, symbol ZDI on Toronto (Units outstanding: 15.0 million; Market cap: $295.2 million; www.bmo.com), aims to provide exposure to a yield-weighted portfolio of dividend-paying companies in developed markets outside of North America....
A: Costco Wholesale Corp., $287.35, symbol COST on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 439.8 million; Market cap: $122.5 billion; www.costco.com), owns and operates warehouse-sized stores that sell a wide variety of consumer goods and services.

The company charges its customers an annual membership fee to shop at its locations....
Test your knowledge with this QUIZ on how to buy exchange traded funds (ETFs). The answers will help ensure you are putting the best funds into your diversified portfolio
A: Bridgemarq Real Estate Services, $13.90, symbol BRE on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 9.5 million; Market cap: $132.5 million; www.bridgemarq.com), is a leading provider of services to residential real estate brokers....

Stock market volatility sometimes appears when least expected. However, volatility as measured by the BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Futures ETF (Toronto symbol HUV), has substantially subsided in the months following a big spike in December 2018. As a result, this ETF, which gains in value when volatility rises or declines, lost 3.2% in July and is now down 50.7% over the past six months.


Meanwhile, the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (Toronto symbol HMMJ) dropped 11.7% in July as the CEO of its top holding, Canopy Growth, was let go and CannTrust, another of its top holdings, violated licensing rules....

ETF providers in Canada and the U.S. continue to launch new funds to sustain investor interest. This month, we highlight one fund holding companies involved in space-related activities. Another ETF offers its own take on dividends.


An ETF investing in space-related companies launched in early April 2019....

The United Kingdom has one of the largest economies in Europe and is among the world’s top 10. However, over the near term, it faces major challenges. This includes Brexit and the prospect of leaving the European Union without clear arrangements to protect its vital trading links....