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The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while subject to volatility, have moved back up since their initial COVID-19 drop. Nonetheless, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is still a good time for new buying....
This month we highlight an ETF from Invesco that invests in metals used for electric vehicles and batteries. We also highlight an ETF from RBC iShares aimed at providing access to a global portfolio of stocks engaged in “exponential technologies.”
INVESCO ELECTRIC VEHICLE METALS COMMODITY STRATEGY ETF $27.84 (New York symbol EVMT) invests in metals that are commonly used in the manufacture of electric vehicles and batteries.
The ETF invests in a diverse basket of futures contracts to get exposure to those metals—specifically copper, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, and iron ore.
The fund launched on April 27, 2022, and charges a management fee of 0.59%....
Nestle is the largest holding in the iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF at 21.5%. That’s high for any single stock, but the firm continues to be a top global stock.
As a 150-year-old company, Nestle is the largest food producer and distributor in the world. Its size is considerable; in fact, its market value and operating profits are more than U.S....
As a 150-year-old company, Nestle is the largest food producer and distributor in the world. Its size is considerable; in fact, its market value and operating profits are more than U.S....
Switzerland has a stable, export-oriented economy, which regularly ranks among the world’s most competitive. In addition, it is home to some of the top performing and best-known global companies. COVID-19 slowed the economy along with most other nations—and it’s still a risk....
Some investors look to reduce volatility in their portfolios for a number of reasons. One is that they can’t sleep at night because they’re nervous about the market outlook. In that case, low-volatilty funds may cut your your losses or even leave you with gains when the market is falling, but they can limit your returns in a soaring market.
Another reason to aim to cut volatility is if you expect you will need to take cash out of your portfolio in the next year or two and you don’t want to risk having to raise cash by selling stocks at low prices.
Below we discuss two ETFs that aim to provide investors with lower volatility portfolios....
Another reason to aim to cut volatility is if you expect you will need to take cash out of your portfolio in the next year or two and you don’t want to risk having to raise cash by selling stocks at low prices.
Below we discuss two ETFs that aim to provide investors with lower volatility portfolios....
ISHARES S&P/TSX REIT INDEX ETF, $18.83, is a hold. The ETF (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) lets investors tap all 19 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index....
The iShares Germany ETF (see page 55) includes several companies that are among the global leaders in their respective industries. While these companies are generally as profitable as their U.S. counterparts, they typically trade on average at a substantial discount to earnings compared to their U.S....
The German economy was recovering in the first quarter of 2022. Then came the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and that has dampened the country’s recovery. The war exacerbates supply-chain disruptions, pushing up commodity prices and weighing on industrial production.
Still, Germany’s strong, ongoing government response to the pandemic sets its diversified, high value-added and export-oriented economy up for strong gains as global economies normalize.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the top public companies in Germany.
ISHARES MSCI GERMANY ETF $25.24 (New York symbol EWG; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.7 billion) invests in publicly listed German companies.
Financial companies account for 20% of the fund’s assets, while Consumer Cyclicals (18%), Industrials (14%), Technology (14%), Healthcare (13%), and Basic Materials (10%), are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 61 stocks; the top 10 make up 52% of its assets....
Still, Germany’s strong, ongoing government response to the pandemic sets its diversified, high value-added and export-oriented economy up for strong gains as global economies normalize.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the top public companies in Germany.
ISHARES MSCI GERMANY ETF $25.24 (New York symbol EWG; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.7 billion) invests in publicly listed German companies.
Financial companies account for 20% of the fund’s assets, while Consumer Cyclicals (18%), Industrials (14%), Technology (14%), Healthcare (13%), and Basic Materials (10%), are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 61 stocks; the top 10 make up 52% of its assets....
All of the major global stock markets fell at the outbreak of COVID-19. But many top markets have since rebounded. We think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks, and one way to profit from that—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....
Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are suitable for your new buying....
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera(SQM) is currently the largest holding in the iShares MSCI Chile ETF, making up a big 26% of its total assets. The company is a major global producer of lithium, iodine, and fertilizers.
SQM’s share price tends to follow a cyclical pattern over time as the prices of its main products fluctuate....
SQM’s share price tends to follow a cyclical pattern over time as the prices of its main products fluctuate....