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This section is the second part of our discussion on ETFs that represent each of the five main economic sectors. Here we cover ETFs in the Consumer, Manufacturing and Finance sectors.
Please see the supplement section starting on page 49 for more information on our five-sectors approach.
BMO GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES HEDGED TO CAD INDEX ETF $22.97 (Toronto symbol STPL; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Conservative; Market cap: $36.6 million) tracks the FTSE Developed Consumer Staples Capped Index and invests globally....
Please see the supplement section starting on page 49 for more information on our five-sectors approach.
BMO GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES HEDGED TO CAD INDEX ETF $22.97 (Toronto symbol STPL; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Conservative; Market cap: $36.6 million) tracks the FTSE Developed Consumer Staples Capped Index and invests globally....
ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $49.01, 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 23.7% of assets....
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns 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....
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ISHARES S&P/TSX CANADIAN DIVIDEND ARISTOCRATS INDEX ETF $32 (Toronto symbol CDZ; Units outstanding: 28.1 million; Market cap: $899.2 million; Dividend yield: 3.95%; www.blackrock.com/ca) aims to mirror the performance of the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index.
The ETF holds 91 stocks....
The ETF holds 91 stocks....
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. The Swiss economy continues to outperform the overall Euro area, aided by comparatively low inflation and interest rates, as well as by its large chemical and pharmaceutical industries, which are relatively insensitive to global business cycles.
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to leading Swiss publicly traded companies.
ISHARES MSCI SWITZERLAND ETF $47.38 (New York symbol EWL; TSI Network ETF Rating: Conservative; Market cap: $1.2 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Swiss companies.
Healthcare companies account for 33% of the assets, while Consumer Defensive (21%), Financial Services (18%), Basic Materials (9%), and Industrials (9%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 41 stocks; the top 10 holdings make up a sizeable 67% of its assets....
Here is one ETF that provides exposure to leading Swiss publicly traded companies.
ISHARES MSCI SWITZERLAND ETF $47.38 (New York symbol EWL; TSI Network ETF Rating: Conservative; Market cap: $1.2 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Swiss companies.
Healthcare companies account for 33% of the assets, while Consumer Defensive (21%), Financial Services (18%), Basic Materials (9%), and Industrials (9%) are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 41 stocks; the top 10 holdings make up a sizeable 67% of its assets....
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera (ADR symbol SQM on New York) is currently the largest holding of the iShares MSCI Chile ETF (see above), making up 16% of its total assets. SQM is a large, low-cost producer of lithium, iodine, and specialty fertilizers.
SQM’s share price fluctuates in large part along with the prices of the commodities it sells....
SQM’s share price fluctuates in large part along with the prices of the commodities it sells....
The Chilean economy will likely emerge from recession in 2024, further reducing joblessness and lifting wages. Consumer purchasing power will improve as inflation falls. Longer-term, as the world transitions to greener technologies, the global demand for copper, lithium, and renewable energy should rise....
Smaller firms can sometimes generate higher returns than their larger counterparts, but they are often riskier, less liquid, and may underperform for long periods. One way to offset some of the risk is to focus on ETFs that hold top-quality small-capitalization companies.
Here’s a look at three ETFs that meet that criteria....
Here’s a look at three ETFs that meet that criteria....