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Due to concerns about a possible U.S. debt default, inflation, and rising interest rates, U.S. equity markets moved up only slightly in May. However, the Canadian market fell back as lower energy and commodity prices weighed on producers.


The volatile U.S....
This month we highlight a new ETF from Roundhill Financial that invests in companies at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence (AI) products and services. We also look at an enhanced dividend fund from TD Bank.


Roundhill Financial launched the GENERATIVE AI ETF $27.72 (New York symbol CHAT) on May 18, 2023....
ASML is the leading global supplier of photolithography equipment for semiconductor manufacturers. Its clients include the major chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Intel, Texas Instruments, and Samsung Electronics.


Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photomask onto a semiconductor wafer....
Some investors overlook the Netherlands given its small size and small population. Still, other investors recognize it as one of the world’s top 20 economies and among the world’s top 10 exporters.


The Dutch economy recovered well from the COVID-19 pandemic....
Rising interest rates boost bond yields and their appeal with investors. Conversely, rising rates can hurt the appeal of high-yield utilities, and their shares, since those companies must pay higher interest on their debt. Still, top utilities remain financially healthy and continue to expand and pay dividends....
When asked to pick stocks to beat the market, the popular ChatGPT online chatbot/search engine replied that it was unable to do so—and the AI program noted that the stock market is unpredictable and that investors should consult an investment professional.


Still, fund managers have for a long time tried to use quantitative, computer-driven models to select stocks and manage investment portfolios....
AI POWERED EQUITY ETF $30.90 (Nasdaq symbol AIEQ) uses machine learning and natural language processing capabilities running on IBM’s Watson platform to select a portfolio of U.S. publicly listed stocks. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the ETF’s computer processes regulatory filings, news stories, management profiles, sentiment gauges, and financial models.


The computer then proceeds to build scoring models for each company that include aspects of financial health, news flow, and management....
Over the last couple of years, many emerging-market ETFs are down more than the overall market. They have struggled to attract investors because the growing U.S. economy and sharply higher interest rates have pushed up the U.S. dollar. That typically results in capital flowing to the U.S....

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CAE INC. $29 (www.cae.com) remains a buy. The company continues to benefit as air travel volumes return to pre-pandemic levels. That is spurring airlines to order more of its flight simulators and training services....