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The Japanese economy ranks third in the world and hosts some of the most-profitable global corporations.


The economy is, however, facing a declining and rapidly aging population. Still, an older population also presents opportunities, and Japanese companies are already coming up with innovative and technology-driven aids for the elderly....

High interest rates mean dividend-paying stocks must increasingly compete for investor interest with bonds and other fixed-income instruments. However, focusing on sustainable dividends still offers an attractive and growing income stream for investors—as long as you avoid the riskier strategies that some ETF managers use to boost their yields (see supplement on page 60).


Here are three ETFs that aim to provide high-yield exposure to Canadian, as well as U.S., dividend payers.


VANGUARD FTSE CANADIAN HIGH DIVIDEND ETF $42.00 (Toronto symbol VDY; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $2.1 billion) tracks the FTSE Canada High Dividend Yield Index....

ISHARES GSCI COMMODITY DYNAMIC ROLL STRATEGY ETF $26.17 (New York symbol COMT) invests in a broad range of commodities. At the end of March 2023, the fund’s asset were effectively distributed to energy (57%), agriculture (19%), industrial metals (12%), and livestock (8%)....

The growing commercial use of robots and computers with sophisticated learning and problem-solving skills continues to change the manufacturing and service sectors.


Here is a look at two exchange-traded funds that provide easy access to companies now leading the development of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.


GLOBAL X ROBOTICS & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ETF $25.57 (Nasdaq symbol BOTZ; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.7 billion) invests in companies that benefit from the growing use of robotics and artificial intelligence.


The fund invests globally: the U.S....

ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $58.63, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims for the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Japan Index.






The fund’s top holdings include Toyota, 4.3%; Sony Corp., 3.5%; Keyence (sensors), 2.7%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 2.3%; Daiichi Sankyo (pharma), 1.8%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 1.6%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 1.6%; Shin Etsu Chemical, 1.6%; and KDDI (telecom), 1.5%....

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


Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are suitable for your new buying....

We continue to recommend investors diversify their Finance sector holdings with non-bank stocks. Here are three stocks that dominate their niche markets yet have little exposure to the current turmoil in the U.S. banking system. However, only aggressive investors should consider adding them to their portfolios.


BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC....

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP., $125.73, New York symbol IBM, is a buy.

The company is one of the world’s largest computer firms, with operations in over 175 countries.

In the past few years, IBM has shifted its focus to its more-profitable cloud computing, consulting and mainframe businesses....

A: Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, $156.07, symbol VIG on New York (Units outstanding: 425.0 million; Market cap: $66.3 billion; www.vanguard.com), aims to track the S&P U.S....

You Can See Our Exchange-Traded Funds Portfolio For May 2023 here.

ETFs in brief


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