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ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $62.12, is a buy for aggressive investors. The ETF (New York symbol EWT; buy or sell through brokers) gives you direct exposure to some of the top public companies of this East Asian powerhouse economy.


The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 21.1% of assets....

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....

Vale SA and Petrobras are the two largest holdings in the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, with a combined weight of over 30%. These companies are also among the largest companies in Brazil and rank among the top 150 on the Forbes Global 2000 list.


Vale is the world’s largest producer of iron ore and a key supplier to the global steel industry.


Iron ore makes up about 85% of the company’s earnings; and a base-metals division that produces nickel and copper contributes another 15%....

Brazil is one of the top 10 global economies, and is richly endowed with a range of basic commodities. Still, the country currently faces significant challenges.


Elevated inflation—amid supply disruptions—has driven up prices for food and other goods....

Many technology stocks has seen strong growth over the past couple of years as the pandemic unfolded. The reasons included: the rapid expansion of productivity and cybersecurity technology as COVID-19 forced many people to work from home, and the shift to online shopping....

ISHARES CANADIAN FINANCIAL MONTHLY ETF $8.06 (Toronto symbol FIE) invests in the common shares, preferred shares, corporate bonds and income trusts of firms in the Canadian finance sector.


The fund has an MER of 0.82%, which is high by ETF standards....

Apart from the immediate challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, India faces a weak health-care system, poor infrastructure, and is only very slowly implementing much-needed economic and political reforms.


Still, the country is home to a number of top global companies with bright futures....

Banks and other financial services firms suffered in early 2020 as the pandemic took hold. But most have since bounced back—and many have hit new highs. Meanwhile, once economic activity returns to normal, the best of these should continue to be strong performers....

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....

The Chinese economy offers investors considerable long-term promise—although it faces challenges in the near term. Foremost among them is that economic activity could slow this year as the Omicron variant forces entire cities to lock down under China’s zero-COVID policy....