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Germany was the only country in the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations to suffer an economic contraction in both 2023 and 2024. One reason was the country’s “debt brake.” In place since 2009, it sharply limits the government’s ability to borrow and run economy-stimulating deficits.
However, newly elect German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has now secured backing to remove the debt brake and pave the way for a massive increase in state borrowing.
This will spur a boom in defence and security spending as well as 500 million euros ($545 billion U.S.) in infrastructure investment....
However, newly elect German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has now secured backing to remove the debt brake and pave the way for a massive increase in state borrowing.
This will spur a boom in defence and security spending as well as 500 million euros ($545 billion U.S.) in infrastructure investment....
A key rule of our three-part Successful Investor strategy is to spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; and Utilities).
This has two main benefits: a) It keeps you from investing too heavily in any industry or sector that is headed into a period of big losses; and b) By spreading your investments out more widely, it also improves your chances of latching onto a market superstar—a stock that will wind up producing two or five or 10 times more profit than average.
ISHARES S&P/TSX GLOBAL BASE METALS ETF $16.86 (Toronto symbol XBM; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $230.9 million) tracks the S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index....
This has two main benefits: a) It keeps you from investing too heavily in any industry or sector that is headed into a period of big losses; and b) By spreading your investments out more widely, it also improves your chances of latching onto a market superstar—a stock that will wind up producing two or five or 10 times more profit than average.
ISHARES S&P/TSX GLOBAL BASE METALS ETF $16.86 (Toronto symbol XBM; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $230.9 million) tracks the S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index....
ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $48.48 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 20.9% of assets....
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 20.9% of assets....
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive prospects 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....
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF offers you a high yield from 30 top dividend payers selected using growth and sustainability criteria.
Understand how to pick an ETF the best way and you will stay away from overpriced choices while targeting the market’s best. Learn more now.
The free market-orientated economy of Sweden is complemented by a comprehensive welfare system. Despite the high taxes, the country ranks among the most competitive in the world and is home to a range of successful multinationals. One of these is Spotify—the global leader in music streaming services (see box next page 36).
The country has struggled the last few years with households and businesses under pressure from high inflation and rising interest rates....
The country has struggled the last few years with households and businesses under pressure from high inflation and rising interest rates....
In recent years the country had to deal with their formal exit from the European Union, COVID-19, four different prime ministers, and a major financial market blowup. The latest change in government also delivered plans to increase government spending through borrowing and higher corporate taxes....
One of the key attractions of exchange-traded funds is their lower fees compared to mutual funds. In addition, as more competitors entered the market, fees on many ETFs continue to drop.
One of the older U.S.-based funds with a large asset base and higher fees is the IShares MSCI Canada ETF $41.96 (New York symbol EWC)....
One of the older U.S.-based funds with a large asset base and higher fees is the IShares MSCI Canada ETF $41.96 (New York symbol EWC)....
Online commerce grew steadily for a decade before the onset of COVID-19. It then took off in a major way. Still, as consumers returned to physical stores and workers returned to the office, that rapid growth slowed. Regardless, the long-term trend remains firmly positive, and online transactions should continue to rise for years to come.
Here are two ETFs that include companies with a strong online presence....
Here are two ETFs that include companies with a strong online presence....