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When we get questions about investing in stocks through split-share, our advice is, avoid the risk and invest in good stocks individually
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) give you a low-cost, flexible alternative to mutual funds. Here are five ETFs we recommend and one to sell.
A Member of Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle asked for his advice on an ETF that focuses on Canadian finance firm common shares, preferred shares and corporate bonds.

Pat likes the high distribution rate but warns that rate may be unsustainable....
What are the most profitable stocks to buy? Blue chip stocks are included in that group—and here are the key characteristics you need to target for maximum success
Your search for top Canadian stocks should focus on blue-chip stocks that pay sustainable dividends and meet our Successful Investor criteria
We’ve long advised Canadians own two or more of the Big Five bank stocks—Scotiabank, BMOl, CIBC, TD and RBC—because of their dividends
Low interest rates make bonds unattractive, but for investors who want stable income through bonds, we see two Canadian bond ETFs as buys
These two Canadian ETFs track Canada’s best-established indexes and provide low-fee exposure to widely traded blue chip stocks.
Canadian bank stocks have long been one of our top choices for growth and income, mainly because of their importance to Canada’s economy.
You pay brokerage commissions to buy and sell these blue chip ETFs. But their low management fees give them a cost advantage.