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There are a variety of factors to consider when you look for long-term stocks to buy, including whether they pay dividends, their position in their industry and management strength
The market plunge in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis lowered prices for most REITs. That’s because the pandemic forced many businesses to temporarily close. This hurt rent collection for REITs, and cut cash available for distributions. However, these two REITs remain attractive thanks to their high-quality properties and tenants.
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, $17.74, is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol REI.UN; Units o/s: 317.7 million; Market cap: $5.7 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Divd....
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, $17.74, is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol REI.UN; Units o/s: 317.7 million; Market cap: $5.7 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Divd....
Business for our two top Canadian insurance recommendations remains steady, although COVID-19 has slowed their share-price growth. Still, both firms should rebound quickly once the coronavirus outbreak eases. That will lift the value of their shares. Meanwhile, each insurer offers you a high, sustainable dividend yield.
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP., $22.43, is a buy. This safety-conscious blue-chip company (Toronto symbol MFC; Shares o/s: 1.9 billion; Market cap: $43.1 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 5.0%; www.manulife.ca) is Canada’s largest life insurer.
Manulife sells other forms of insurance, including health, dental and travel plans; its mutual funds and investment management services further diversify its revenue stream.
As of September 30, 2020, the company had $1.3 trillion in assets under administration....
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP., $22.43, is a buy. This safety-conscious blue-chip company (Toronto symbol MFC; Shares o/s: 1.9 billion; Market cap: $43.1 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 5.0%; www.manulife.ca) is Canada’s largest life insurer.
Manulife sells other forms of insurance, including health, dental and travel plans; its mutual funds and investment management services further diversify its revenue stream.
As of September 30, 2020, the company had $1.3 trillion in assets under administration....
If you’re looking for an ETF with quality holdings and exceptionally low fees, then Pennsylvania-based Vanguard Group offers you strong options. Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies. In all, it administers over $6.2 trillion U.S....
High fees, often not directly visible to investors, can substantially lower investment returns over time. It is therefore key that investors carefully consider fees before deciding to buy an ETF or mutual fund.
The following example demonstrates the outcome of a $100,000 investment in two identical vehicles that both produce an annual return of 10%....
The damaging effect of high fees
The following example demonstrates the outcome of a $100,000 investment in two identical vehicles that both produce an annual return of 10%....
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%....
Nokia is probably the most famous of the large Finnish companies, with a history that dates back to 1865 when it started operating a single paper mill.
Over the years, Nokia has ventured into different markets and emerged as a global leader in the early days of the mobile phone industry.
In fact, Nokia was the leading mobile phone vendor in the world up to early 2012....
Over the years, Nokia has ventured into different markets and emerged as a global leader in the early days of the mobile phone industry.
In fact, Nokia was the leading mobile phone vendor in the world up to early 2012....
Finland has a small but competitive economy. Several of its major companies are among the global leaders in their industries. Meanwhile, despite a relatively old population, the country has coped well with the COVID-19 pandemic and is well-positioned to benefit from a global post-COVID recovery.
Here is an ETF that provides exposure to the top Finnish public companies.
ISHARES MSCI FINLAND ETF $44.13 (New York symbol EFNL; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $26.7 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed companies in Finland.
Industrial companies account for 27.3% of the fund’s assets....
Here is an ETF that provides exposure to the top Finnish public companies.
ISHARES MSCI FINLAND ETF $44.13 (New York symbol EFNL; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $26.7 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed companies in Finland.
Industrial companies account for 27.3% of the fund’s assets....
The best ETFs have several advantages over traditional mutual funds. Still, their generally lower fees are a major plus. One reason for those lower fees is the simple index-tracking approach of traditional ETFs while many mutual funds are actively managed.
Those lower fees are the primary reason investors are opting for the cheaper ETF alternatives....
Those lower fees are the primary reason investors are opting for the cheaper ETF alternatives....
A: Westshore Terminals Investment Corp., $16.60, symbol WTE on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 63.4 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; www.westshore.com), operates a coal storage and loading terminal on land leased from the Vancouver Port Authority at Roberts Bank, B.C.
Westshore ships both metallurgical and thermal coal....
Westshore ships both metallurgical and thermal coal....