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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 2024. Each offers investors long-term growth prospects at a reasonable price. At the same time, all three companies successfully weathered the pandemic and are poised for solid gains as the economy rebounds.


TD BANK, $81.67, is a #1 Buy for 2024. The lender (Toronto symbol TD; Shares o/s: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $148.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 5.0%; www.td.com) continues to benefit from rising interest rates....

You Can See Our Exchange-Traded Funds Portfolio For February 2024 Here.


ETFs in brief


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

This month we highlight two new funds: the first is a global equity ETF from a large Canadian asset manager with a considerable number of ETFs already in place; the second is a long-short equity ETF from a Canadian hedge fund manager.


MACKENZIE ALL-EQUITY ALLOCATION ETF $20.66 (Toronto symbol MEQT) invests in a range of other Mackenzie equity ETFs in order to offer investors a single entry point for a global equity portfolio....
Brazil is one of the top-10 global economies, and it is richly endowed with a range of base commodities.


The country has great long-term growth potential, although in the near term, it needs to get its economy back on track. Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the top Brazilian publicly listed companies for investors who want to tap the country’s long-term prospects.


ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL ETF $33.99 (New York symbol EWZ; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $6.0 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Brazilian companies.


Basic Materials and Energy account for 38% of the ETF’s assets, while Financials (23%), Industrials (12%), Utilities (10%), and Consumer Defensive (6%), are other key segments.


The ETF holds a portfolio of 48 stocks; the top 10 make up a high 56% of its assets....
Telecommunications form an integral part of the economic infrastructure. Moreover, existing players benefit from strict licensing standards and high capital requirements that act as barriers to entry for any new companies. In addition, many of the major telecommunication companies have strong cash flows, high levels of profitability, and rising dividends....
SPDR S&P 500 ETF, $476.56 (New York symbol SPY; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Conservative; buy or sell through brokers; www.spdrs.com) offers investors exposure to the stocks in the S&P 500 Index; they are 500 major U.S....
Cybercrime can have major consequences for individuals, corporations, and governments, alike; the two highly publicized cyberattacks on T-Mobile last year provide good examples from the recent past. Meanwhile, people still working from home and growth in gaming have also spurred a jump in cyberattacks....
TMX GROUP LTD., $31.50, symbol X on Toronto, is an operator of public trading platforms and a provider of ancillary services. The company owns Canada’s two primary stock exchanges, the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Montreal Exchange, as well as clearing entities for domestic Canadian markets (CDS and CDCC)....

You Can See Our CWA ETF Portfolio For January 2024 Here.


Index funds are mutual funds that invest so as to match market-index performance....