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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....
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF yields 4.6% from holding 30 of the highest-yield Canadian stocks.
Most top global markets have rebounded since their big drop at the outbreak of the pandemic. Going forward, we think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks. 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 well suited to new buying....
Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are well suited to new buying....
Brazil is one of the top-10 global economies, and it is richly endowed with a range of base commodities.
The country has great long-term growth potential, although in the near term, it needs to get its economy back on track. Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the top Brazilian publicly listed companies for investors who want to tap the country’s long-term prospects.
ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL ETF $33.99 (New York symbol EWZ; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $6.0 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Brazilian companies.
Basic Materials and Energy account for 38% of the ETF’s assets, while Financials (23%), Industrials (12%), Utilities (10%), and Consumer Defensive (6%), are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 48 stocks; the top 10 make up a high 56% of its assets....
The country has great long-term growth potential, although in the near term, it needs to get its economy back on track. Here is one ETF that provides exposure to the top Brazilian publicly listed companies for investors who want to tap the country’s long-term prospects.
ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL ETF $33.99 (New York symbol EWZ; TSI Network ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $6.0 billion) tracks the performance of the largest publicly listed Brazilian companies.
Basic Materials and Energy account for 38% of the ETF’s assets, while Financials (23%), Industrials (12%), Utilities (10%), and Consumer Defensive (6%), are other key segments.
The ETF holds a portfolio of 48 stocks; the top 10 make up a high 56% of its assets....
ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $44.30, 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 21.9% of assets....
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 21.9% 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....
Here’s a look at some of the factors that make the three ETFs we see as buys on pages 3 and 4 attractive—and why we don’t like the fourth.
Healthy profits in healthcare equipment
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare equipment providers were hurt as hospitals prioritized emergency care over non-critical procedures....
Healthy profits in healthcare equipment
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare equipment providers were hurt as hospitals prioritized emergency care over non-critical procedures....
The French economy continues to recover from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but high interest rates and strained government finances continue to dampen consumer and government spending and growth.
On the positive side, tourists are returning in a big way, helped along by large sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Meantime, France is home to several of the top luxury goods companies in the world....
On the positive side, tourists are returning in a big way, helped along by large sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Meantime, France is home to several of the top luxury goods companies in the world....
Here’s a look at three popular ETFs in three different areas—medical-device makers, natural resource producers and S&P 500 companies (but with a twist). We like the first two, but we think the third is likely to underperform its “plain vanilla” counterpart.
Meanwhile, the Supplement on page 10 provides more information on the three investment areas.
ISHARES US MEDICAL DEVICES ETF $50.47 (New York symbol IHI; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $5.0 billion) invests in U.S....
Meanwhile, the Supplement on page 10 provides more information on the three investment areas.
ISHARES US MEDICAL DEVICES ETF $50.47 (New York symbol IHI; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $5.0 billion) invests in U.S....