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Healthcare companies as a group performed well over the past decade or so—including big growth spurts during and after the pandemic that pushed many of them to new highs. The underlying growth trends remain strong as the global population grows older and emerging economies spend more on healthcare.


Here are two ETFs that aim to benefit from the opportunities presented by healthcare....

Most top international markets have rebounded since their big drop on 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....

Infrastructure assets have characteristics such as stable profits and cash flows that make them highly attractive to the companies that own them.


And meanwhile, expansive spending plans announced by the U.S. federal government over the past two years will also provide a boost to the firms that deliver products and services for infrastructure development.


What are infrastructure assets?


Infrastructure provides the physical backbone that delivers essential services to the public....

Fisher & Paykel is one of the best-known global brands with a New Zealand home base. While many people in Canada and the U.S. may be familiar with Fisher & Paykel appliances, the top holding in the iShares New Zealand ETF with the name Fisher and Paykel is actually a healthcare business.


The history of Fisher & Paykel Industries dates back to 1934, when the company was founded in New Zealand by Sir Woolf Fisher and Maurice Paykel.


In 2001, the company split into Fisher & Paykel Appliances and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare....

New Zealand has a small population and ranks outside of the world’s top 50 economies. Still, this leading democracy and developed nation is ranked among the world’s top 20 most-competitive economies.


The country’s economy recovered quickly from the pandemic thanks to effective virus containment, measures to protect jobs and incomes, and stimulus spending....

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....

ASML is the leading global supplier of photolithography equipment for semiconductor manufacturers. Its clients include the major chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Intel, Texas Instruments, and Samsung Electronics.


Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photomask onto a semiconductor wafer....

Some investors overlook the Netherlands given its small size and small population. Still, other investors recognize it as one of the world’s top 20 economies and among the world’s top 10 exporters.


The Dutch economy recovered well from the COVID-19 pandemic....

Over the last couple of years, many emerging-market ETFs are down more than the overall market. They have struggled to attract investors because the growing U.S. economy and sharply higher interest rates have pushed up the U.S. dollar. That typically results in capital flowing to the U.S....

ISHARES S&P/TSX REIT INDEX ETF, $16.39, is a hold. The ETF (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) lets investors tap all 16 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index. Investors pay an MER of 0.61%, and the fund gives you a 4.9% yield.


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