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Smaller companies can generate higher returns than their larger counterparts, but they are often riskier and less liquid, and may underperform for long periods.
Small stocks are also more volatile in times of unsettled or falling markets.
Still, if you focus on the best-quality small companies— or ETFs that hold those stocks—they can be a worthwhile addition to a well-balanced portfolio.
Do small companies have an edge?
Small companies trading on U.S....
Small stocks are also more volatile in times of unsettled or falling markets.
Still, if you focus on the best-quality small companies— or ETFs that hold those stocks—they can be a worthwhile addition to a well-balanced portfolio.
Do small companies have an edge?
Small companies trading on U.S....
Traditionally, governments have built and maintained airports, highways, and ports. More and more, in both developed and emerging countries, they are selling those assets to public and private buyers in order to raise revenue.
Here are two ETFs that hold some of those publicly traded buyers....
Here are two ETFs that hold some of those publicly traded buyers....
The May 2017 election of Emmanuel Macron as France’s new president ushered in a turnaround for the French stock market. Even so, the young leader will have to work hard to implement the tough reforms needed to further lift the French economy out of stagnation....
Traditional “sin stocks” include gambling, tobacco and alcohol. Many of the major companies focused on these areas continue to deliver expanding sales and profits. Still, investors need to factor in the risks of everchanging government laws and regulations, taxes and fickle consumers....
ISHARES S&P/TSX SMALL CAP ETF $16 (Toronto symbol XCS; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $121.1 million) invests in smaller listed Canadian companies.
The ETF holds 197 stocks, with the top 10 comprising only 13% of its assets....
The ETF holds 197 stocks, with the top 10 comprising only 13% of its assets....
The Bank of Canada increased its benchmark interest rate in January 2018 from 1.00% to 1.25%. That’s because the Canadian economy is growing and unemployment is low. Inflation has also moved up, to 2.1% in November 2017.
We continue to caution against investing in bonds....
We continue to caution against investing in bonds....
ISHARES CDN REIT INDEX FUND $16.61 (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) holds all 16 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index.
The fund has an MER of 0.61%, and it currently yields a high 4.9%.
The ETF’s top ten holdings are RioCan REIT at 16.4%, H&R REIT (12.8...
The fund has an MER of 0.61%, and it currently yields a high 4.9%.
The ETF’s top ten holdings are RioCan REIT at 16.4%, H&R REIT (12.8...
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LISTEN: India continues its impressive expansion, and remains one of the world’s top ten fastest growing economies.
The country’s major structural reforms, such as the introduction of a nationwide goods and services tax and better funding for state-owned banks, should further speed up growth for 2018 and 2019.
ISHARES INDIA INDEX ETF $36 (Toronto symbol XID; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $68.3 million) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Indian companies.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 50 stocks....
The global banking industry attracted most of the blame for the 2008/2009 financial crisis. (Canadian banks were one notable exception.)
Under pressure from shareholders and regulators, banks have spent the past decade rebuilding their balance sheets, reducing costs and returning to their core lending business.
A recovery is underway
Much tighter government regulations, increased compliance costs and persistent low interest rates kept the recovery modest for a number of years.
According to the consulting firm McKinsey & Co., global banks collectively increased their revenues by 5.8% annually between 2010 and 2016....
Under pressure from shareholders and regulators, banks have spent the past decade rebuilding their balance sheets, reducing costs and returning to their core lending business.
A recovery is underway
Much tighter government regulations, increased compliance costs and persistent low interest rates kept the recovery modest for a number of years.
According to the consulting firm McKinsey & Co., global banks collectively increased their revenues by 5.8% annually between 2010 and 2016....