Q: Pat, what do you think of the Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF (HCAL-TSX). Do you think this is a good way to invest in all the banks rather than try to find the best one(s) to buy individually?

A: Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF, $21.63, symbol HCAL on Toronto, (Units outstanding: 18.7 million; Market cap: $404.5 million; hamiltonetfs.com) aims to track the Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion Index.

This index invests in the biggest six Canadian banks—Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, CIBC,… Read More

These ETFs target ‘responsible’ investing

Over the last few years, more and more ETF managers have launched funds focused on taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into account.
Sustainable investing offers some investors a lot of conceptual and emotional appeal. But does investing in these kind of stocks hurt your… Read More

Your #1 ETF for 2023

ISHARES CANADIAN SELECT DIVIDEND INDEX ETF $28.00 (Toronto symbol XDV) lets you hold 30 of the highest-yielding Canadian stocks. The ETF also considers dividend growth and payout ratios to make its selections.
The weight of any one stock holding is limited to 10% of the fund’s assets. Its MER… Read More

Higher rates lift BMO’s outlook

Rising interest rates are generally good news for banks, as higher rates increase the income from new and renewing loans. On the other hand, higher rates also increase the risk that borrowers will fall behind in their loan payments.
We feel that Bank of Montreal will… Read More