etf

One of the key attractions of exchange-traded funds is their lower fees compared to mutual funds. In addition, as more competitors entered the market, fees on many ETFs continue to drop.


One of the older U.S.-based funds with a large asset base and higher fees is the IShares MSCI Canada ETF $41.96 (New York symbol EWC)....

Online commerce grew steadily for a decade before the onset of COVID-19. It then took off in a major way. Still, as consumers returned to physical stores and workers returned to the office, that rapid growth slowed. Regardless, the long-term trend remains firmly positive, and online transactions should continue to rise for years to come.

Here are two ETFs that include companies with a strong online presence....

ISHARES S&P/TSX REIT INDEX ETF, $15.02, is a hold. The ETF (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) lets investors tap all 16 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index....

Most top global markets have rebounded since their big drop at the outbreak of the pandemic. Going forward, we think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks. One way to profit from that—while cutting your risk—is to invest in top ETFs.


Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are well suited to new buying....

We have singled out these two stocks and one ETF as your #1 buys for 2025. Each offers investors long-term growth prospects at a reasonable price. We feel all three are poised to deliver big gains for our readers, not only this year but for many years to come.


IBM, $263.30, is a #1 Buy for 2025. The company (New York symbol IBM; Shares outstanding: 924.6 million; Market cap: $244.5 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 2.5%; www.ibm.com) is one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.


IBM has four main divisions: Software (44% of revenue in the latest quarter) provides a variety of software programs that help businesses operate their cloud computing and AI applications; Consulting (35%), through over 16,000 consultants, helps businesses design, install and run their computer systems; Infrastructure (20%) makes and installs mainframe computers for large organizations that process huge volumes of transactions; and Financing (1%) provides loans to businesses that purchase IBM’s mainframes and services.


IBM often buys other companies to enhance its expertise....

iShares MSCI Canada ETF: Smart investors should ditch this overpriced ETF for a lower-cost alternative that should perform better over time.

Here’s a more in-depth look at the ETFs we looked at on pages 11 to 14—and how they can fit into your ETF portfolio.


Cutting the risk of high-flying stocks


Recommended: iShares S&P 500 3% Capped Index ETF (Toronto symbol XUSC)


The outstanding performance of large-cap U.S....

You Can See Our Exchange-Traded Funds Portfolio For February 2025 Here.

ETFs in brief

Exchange-traded funds are set up to mirror the performance of a stock-market index or sub-index....

Capital Group is a privately owned investment manager with global operations. The manager recently launched its first four ETFs in Canada. We highlight the global equity ETF, as well as the international equity ETF.


Capital Group Global Equity Select ETF $25.48 (Toronto symbol CAPG) invests globally in publicly listed companies....

The Canadian economy ranks among the top 10 globally and is considered to be in the top 20 of the world’s most competitive economies. Notably, the prosperity of our country’s economy is highly dependent on exports to the U.S., its main trading partner. That means tariffs imposed by the U.S....