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Stock markets, especially in the developed world, continued their rise in May. Commodity-producing nations, including Canada, lead the way. Notably, ETFs holding gold and oil producers were some of the big winners for the month.
On the other hand, decliners in the month included a number of high-flying tech, Internet, and biotech ETFs....
On the other hand, decliners in the month included a number of high-flying tech, Internet, and biotech ETFs....
While inflation pressures appear to be rising, consumer prices have seen only modest increases so far. Still, factors leading to a sharper rise may be building. They include today’s very low interest rates and the massive spending and borrowing by governments around the world to inject money into the economy....
Equity markets in the developed world, especially North America, continued their upward climb in April while developing markets, especially India, struggled. REITs had another strong month, while selected commodities and miners also gained ground.
At the broad market level, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 4.3% for the month....
At the broad market level, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 4.3% for the month....
Investors who owned marijuana or energy stocks in the first quarter of 2021 saw considerable gains for these investments. Other big winners in the first quarter were U.S. homebuilders, value stocks, financials, agricultural equities, and mid- and small-cap stocks.
Stocks had another good quarter....
Stocks had another good quarter....
The Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 0.1% in January 2021. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) lost 0.3%, and the iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC) lost 1.1%. The iShares Core EAFE ETF (IEFA), which excludes U.S....
The speed of the March 2020 stock market decline, as well its rapid recovery to previous peaks, will rank high in the record books. For instance, the 34% drop for the S&P 500 took only 24 days while the recovery to its previous peak was achieved in 150 days.
At the broad market level, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 14.3% for the year....
At the broad market level, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 14.3% for the year....
The month of November saw strong gains for stocks, commodities, and energy. This comes after the conclusion of the U.S. Presidential election and promising announcements from several pharmaceutical companies regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
At the broad market level, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 10% in the month, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) climbed 7.5%, and the iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC) rose 10.9%....
At the broad market level, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) gained 10% in the month, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) climbed 7.5%, and the iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC) rose 10.9%....
The month of October saw declines in most asset classes, especially during the last trading week. That came after very strong gains for most assets starting in April.
Representing the broad global, U.S. and Canadian markets, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) lost 2.0% in the month, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) lost 2.5%, and the iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC) lost 3.4%....
Representing the broad global, U.S. and Canadian markets, the Vanguard Total World Stocks ETF (VT) lost 2.0% in the month, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) lost 2.5%, and the iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC) lost 3.4%....
ISHARES S&P/TSX REIT INDEX ETF, $14.53, is a hold. The ETF (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) lets you tap all 21 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index. Investors pay a MER of 0.61%, and the REIT fund gives you a high 6.3% yield.
The ETF’s top holdings are Canadian Apartment REIT (15.4%), RioCan REIT (8.8%), Granite REIT (8.7%), Allied REIT (8.6%), Choice Props....
The ETF’s top holdings are Canadian Apartment REIT (15.4%), RioCan REIT (8.8%), Granite REIT (8.7%), Allied REIT (8.6%), Choice Props....
ISHARES S&P/TSX REIT INDEX ETF, $14.93, is a hold. The ETF (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) lets you tap all 21 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index. Investors pay a MER of 0.61%, and the REIT fund gives you a high 6.3% yield.
The ETF’s...