investment
A conservative investing approach means building a well-balanced portfolio gradually, over time. Conservative investing is an investment strategy that involves a focus on lower-risk, predictable and stable businesses.
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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can play a useful role in well-balanced, income-seeking portfolios. Not only can they provide regular and stable income streams, but they can also deliver capital gains. In addition, they can add diversification, reducing the overall risk and volatility of the portfolio.
Many investors are reluctant to consider direct investments into commercial property for their portfolios....
Many investors are reluctant to consider direct investments into commercial property for their portfolios....
The successful conclusion of NAFTA renegotiations—and the creation of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA—should boost Mexico’s economic prospects. Combined with lower inflation and a boost to exports from a lower peso, the economy and stock market could be headed for better times.
Here is an ETF that provides exposure to the top Mexican publicly listed companies.
ISHARES MSCI MEXICO ETF $48.89 (Nasdaq symbol EWW; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.1 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Mexican companies.
Financial Services account for 17% of its assets, while Telecommunication services (15%), Basic materials (15%), Consumer cyclical (14%), Industrials (11%) and Consumer defensive (10%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 57 stocks; the top 10 holdings make up a high 62% of its assets....
Here is an ETF that provides exposure to the top Mexican publicly listed companies.
ISHARES MSCI MEXICO ETF $48.89 (Nasdaq symbol EWW; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.1 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Mexican companies.
Financial Services account for 17% of its assets, while Telecommunication services (15%), Basic materials (15%), Consumer cyclical (14%), Industrials (11%) and Consumer defensive (10%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 57 stocks; the top 10 holdings make up a high 62% of its assets....
The best real estate investment trusts (REITs) have good management and balance sheets strong enough to weather an economic downturn. They also have high-quality tenants. The best ones still do well despite economic slowdowns, and they have also taken advantage of low interest rates to refinance long-term mortgages on favourable terms.
Here are two ETFs focused on REITs: One invests in Canada; the other in the U.S....
Here are two ETFs focused on REITs: One invests in Canada; the other in the U.S....
For new investors learning how to start a stock portfolio, buying high-quality stocks and diversification are key parts of the process
A high dividend ETF can offer lower-risk, higher-return opportunities—but only if the high yield is not a danger sign
The growing trend toward marijuana legalization has spurred a great deal of investor interest.
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP. $23.19 (Toronto symbol MFC; Shares o/s: 2.0 billion; Market cap: $46.0 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 3.8%; www.manulife.ca) is Canada’s largest life insurer.
The company also sells other forms of insurance, including health, dental and travel plans; in addition, it offers mutual funds and investment management services....
The company also sells other forms of insurance, including health, dental and travel plans; in addition, it offers mutual funds and investment management services....
A: Paychex Inc., $73.72, symbol PAYX on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 359.0 million; Market cap: $26.5 billion; www.paychex.com), provides a range of human resources and payroll services, including accounting, salary deposits and automatic tax payment and filing.
The company’s 605,000 clients are mostly small and medium-sized businesses (10 to 200 employees) throughout the U.S....
The company’s 605,000 clients are mostly small and medium-sized businesses (10 to 200 employees) throughout the U.S....