etf
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. $33 (Toronto symbol GWO; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Finance sector; shares outstanding: 988.6 million; Market cap: $32.6 billion; Dividend yield: 4.7%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.greatwestlifeco.com) is Canada’s second-largest insurance company, after Manulife....
Higher commodity prices invariably spur producers to increase spending on new projects and to up their output. That frequently leads to the oversupply of the commodity and, eventually, lower prices.
The energy industry is no exception. Between 2002 and mid-2014, when oil prices were high, producers accelerated exploration and output....
There are several ways to gauge the performance of an ETF, among them is a look at the fund’s total return. This method calculates capital appreciation (or decline) and adds any other income such as dividends.
First, capital appreciation is measured using the price gain or loss of the ETF over the holding period....
Here are some of the best- and worst-performing North American ETFs of the past year. But regardless of their return, we don’t recommend any of these funds.
The Leaders:
iPath Global Carbon ETN $21 (OTC symbol GRNTF; Market cap: $10.6 million) provides exposure to the global carbon-credits market....
Higher copper prices continue to boost economic growth and prosperity for Chile, the largest global producer of the metal. Despite its dependence on copper, the country has a strong market economy with a high level of foreign trade. Chile has also worked to strengthen its financial institutions and economic policies.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to top Chilean companies.
ISHARES MSCI CHILE ETF $50 (New York symbol ECH; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $477.5 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Chilean companies.
Financial Services account for 23% of its assets, while Utilities (22%), Consumer Services (19%), Basic materials (13%), Oil and Gas (9%) and Consumer Goods (7%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 31 stocks....
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to top Chilean companies.
ISHARES MSCI CHILE ETF $50 (New York symbol ECH; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $477.5 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Chilean companies.
Financial Services account for 23% of its assets, while Utilities (22%), Consumer Services (19%), Basic materials (13%), Oil and Gas (9%) and Consumer Goods (7%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 31 stocks....
Higher oil prices continue to spur stock prices for an array of companies in the energy industry. That includes energy services stocks. Those firms assist drillers in setting up oil and gas wells. They also make, fix and maintain the equipment used in oil extraction and transport....
A key advantage of ETFs is their relatively low management fees when compared to mutual funds. In the U.S., for example, the average expense ratio for ETFs is 0.23% compared to 0.57% for mutual funds.
Apart from the fees paid directly to a broker when buying or selling an ETF on the stock market, investors will also indirectly pay for expenses necessary to manage and operate the fund....
3D PRINTING ETF $26 (New York symbol PRNT; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $48 million) invests in publicly listed companies involved in the production and distribution of hardware, software and other materials related to 3-dimensional printing....
There’s little doubt that the developing world’s aging population will continue to spend more on medical services for years to come. Medical device makers are well positioned to capture a share of that increased spending. In turn, investors in the industry’s leading companies stand to benefit from growing demand....