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ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $44.30, is a buy for aggressive investors. The ETF (New York symbol EWT; buy or sell through brokers) gives you direct exposure to some of the top public companies of this East Asian powerhouse economy.
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 21.9% of assets....
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 21.9% of assets....
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....
The French economy continues to recover from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but high interest rates and strained government finances continue to dampen consumer and government spending and growth.
On the positive side, tourists are returning in a big way, helped along by large sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Meantime, France is home to several of the top luxury goods companies in the world....
On the positive side, tourists are returning in a big way, helped along by large sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Meantime, France is home to several of the top luxury goods companies in the world....
A: The iShares 1-5 Yr Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF, $17.24, symbol CBO on Toronto (Units outstanding: 41.6 million; Market cap: $717.2 million; www.blackrock.com/ca), invests in a portfolio of short-term and medium-term corporate bonds....
ISHARES CORE MSCI CANADIAN QUALITY DIVIDEND INDEX ETF $23 (Toronto symbol XDIV; Units o/s: 34.0 million; Market cap: $782.0 million; Dividend yield: 4.5%; www.blackrock.com/ca) aims to invest in Canadian stocks with above-average dividend yields and steady or increasing dividends....
The Canadian economy ranks among the top 10 globally. It’s also considered to be in the top 25% of the most competitive economies in the world; it is highly rated for its ability to train and attract skilled workers.
However, after solid growth in 2021 to 2022, higher interest rates have slowed the domestic economy down—although elevated oil and gas prices are providing a measure of support.
We still recommend that most Canadians hold the bulk of their portfolios in dividend-paying Canadian stocks, or ETFs that hold those stocks....
However, after solid growth in 2021 to 2022, higher interest rates have slowed the domestic economy down—although elevated oil and gas prices are providing a measure of support.
We still recommend that most Canadians hold the bulk of their portfolios in dividend-paying Canadian stocks, or ETFs that hold those stocks....
ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $44.24, is a buy for aggressive investors. The ETF (New York symbol EWT; buy or sell through brokers) gives you direct exposure to some of the top public companies of this East Asian powerhouse economy.
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 22.0% of assets....
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 22.0% of assets....
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....
A: The iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF, $24.44, symbol XEI on Toronto (Units outstanding: 58.7 million; Market cap: $1.4 billion; www.blackrock.com/ca), aims to track the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index, which effectively holds the 75 highest-yielding Canadian stocks.
The index is market-capitalization weighted, with each stock capped at 5% (any stock may rise above 5% temporarily until rebalancing)....
The index is market-capitalization weighted, with each stock capped at 5% (any stock may rise above 5% temporarily until rebalancing)....
A: Both of these ETFs hold stocks in most or all of the five main economic sectors: Finance, Utilities, Resources, Consumer and Manufacturing.
The iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF, $26.84, symbol XDV on Toronto (Units outstanding: 57.5 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; www.blackrock.com/ca), holds 30 of the highest-yielding Canadian stocks....
The iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF, $26.84, symbol XDV on Toronto (Units outstanding: 57.5 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; www.blackrock.com/ca), holds 30 of the highest-yielding Canadian stocks....