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Most precious-metal stocks dropped, along with stock markets, in March 2020. They then quickly reversed that trend to soar for investors. In fact, In August 2020, gold jumped to over $2,000 U.S. an ounce for the first time ever. Gold stocks also jumped.


Gold prices have since drifted down to $1,711 as investor fears about many things have lessened....

Last year was a difficult one for the U.K. and its economy due the coronavirus pandemic. But the outlook for 2021 is much more positive.


The rebound will come from the easing of COVID-19 restrictions as the pandemic slows and from the government’s extensive stimulus spending....

All of the major global stock markets fell with the initial 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 quality ETFs.


Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are well-suited for your new buying....

We have singled out two stocks and one ETF as your #1 buys for 2021. Each offers investors long-term growth prospects at a reasonable price. Meanwhile, all three are in a strong position to weather the current wave of COVID-19. Moreover, each is poised for solid gains as new vaccines help kick-start global economic growth.


ENBRIDGE $44.66 is a #1 Buy for 2021. The firm (Toronto symbol ENB; Shares outstanding: 2.0 billion; Market cap: $89.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 7.5%; www.enbridge.com) operates pipelines that pump Western Canadian oil and gas to eastern Canada and the U.S....

Stability and a well-educated workforce are two key traits of the Danish economy. The Scandinavian country is also home to leading global companies in the fields of healthcare and green energy. Meanwhile, the economy has coped relatively well with the pandemic and should regain more normal output sometime in late 2021.


Here is an ETF for investors seeking low-fee exposure to Denmark’s top public companies.


ISHARES MSCI DENMARK ETF $97.88 (New York symbol EDEN; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $167.1 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed companies in Denmark.


Healthcare companies account for 39.7% of its assets, while Industrials (26.0%), Financial Services (7.8%), Utilities (7.0%), and Consumer Defensive (6.5%) are other key segments.


The ETF holds a portfolio of 46 stocks; the top 10 make up 67% of its assets....

In 2020, ETFs continued to attract new money at a rapid pace, with almost $33 billion in inflows through the end of November. That should lead to a record year of inflows, beating the previous record of $30 billion set in 2019.


Canada now has 39 ETF sponsors who manage 846 distinct ETFs with $250 billion in assets....

Vaccination plans in the U.S. and globally have spurred a more positive economic outlook for 2021. Still, there are risks on the horizon, like potential delays in the rollout of those vaccines as well as political and trade-war tensions.


Here’s a look at three popular ETFs and whether we think they are buys for investors in 2021.


VANGUARD U.S....

COVID-19 pushed down the prices of most stocks and ETFs in early 2020. Some, like airlines, hotels, casinos and many restaurant stocks, are still down. Others have recovered to their old highs but may have trouble moving higher until the global economy returns to normal.


Meanwhile, some stocks and ETFs have taken off since mid-2020 and are now setting new all-time highs....

ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $52.54, 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 22.1% of assets....

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets 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 to buy. We see ETFs as one way for you to profit from that rise, while cutting your risk.


The best of these funds offer a diversified group of stocks while charging you low management fees....