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If you want to find a high-quality Canadian energy ETF to invest in, then you need to look at the stocks it holds, its liquidity, and more

High inflation, rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine have all combined this year to hurt European economies and stocks prices.


Still, Europe is home to some of the world’s leading companies—and many of them are now trading are attractive prices.


The top holdings of the European-focused ETFs we looked at on pages 111 and 112 are all high-quality, global leaders in their respective industries.


Not only do these companies overall have strong track records of profitable growth, but they also have balance sheets with the financial strength to see them through difficult times.


The table above right shows the credit ratings of the top ETF holdings as provided by the main rating agencies—a rating of A or above indicates a strong ability to service debt....

All of the major global stock markets fell at the outbreak of COVID-19. Many top markets have since rebounded. We think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks, and 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 suitable for your new buying....

ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $45.22, 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 major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, have moved back up since their initial COVID-19 drop. Nonetheless, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is still a good time for new buying....

Generally speaking, Canadians are blocked from buying mutual funds that are registered in the U.S. unless those funds are also registered with provincial securities commissions. (Moreover, some Canadian mutual funds are only available in a limited number of provinces.)


Investors in this country can, however, buy exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, listed on U.S....

High-yielding ETFs have appeal for income-seeking investors. The income they provide can also provide a buffer in declining markets. However, you need to look closely at the strategies that let those ETFs pay their high yields—and whether they are worth the risks.


Below we look at three ETFs that aim to provide investors with high yields....

Considering whether to buy crypto or stocks? Investing in top stocks makes a lot more sense than buying crypto and we explain why in this article.

All of the major global stock markets fell at the outbreak of COVID-19. But many top markets have since rebounded. We think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks, and 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 suitable for your new buying....

In the early years of my investment career, I fell in love with the concept of “hidden assets.” My view is that hidden assets can help you expand profits while limiting losses. It’s a broad concept, but easy to visualize if you think of it in basic terms.

For instance, when a company buys a $1 million piece of real estate, the purchase can appear on its balance sheet in various ways....