A Yield to Caution

BMO INTERNATIONAL DIVIDEND ETF $24 (Toronto symbol ZDI; Units outstanding: 21.2 million; Market cap: $508.8 million; Dividend yield: 4.05%; www.bmoetfs.ca) offers exposure to a portfolio of high-yield dividend-paying companies in developed markets. The fund excludes North American firms.
The fund started up in November 2014. Its MER is… Read More

Two new ETFs for Canadian investors

This month we discuss two new ETFs that aim to use derivative instruments to target specific investment outcomes. The BMO U.S. Equity Buffer ETF promises upside potential along with limited downside protection against U.S. market declines. The Harvest Industrial Leaders Income ETF plans to supplement… Read More

High-quality firms help you build wealth

One of the best methods of building wealth over time is to zero in on the shares of companies (or the ETFs that hold them) with sound fundamental value. That includes a history of consistently strong sales and earnings, or cash flow. A solid balance… Read More

Utilities are attractive right now

High interest rates boost bond yields—and their appeal with investors. Conversely, those high or rising rates can hurt the appeal of high-yield utilities, and their shares, since utilities are then forced to pay higher interest on their debt. However, with interest rates falling in Canada,… Read More

Q: Pat: I recently bought some of the BMO International Dividend ETF. Could you give me your opinion on this ETF? I’ve been an Inner Circle member for years and am very happy with your advice.

A: BMO International Dividend ETF, $24.05, symbol ZDI on Toronto (Units outstanding: 20.8 million; Market cap: $500.2 million; www.bmoetfs.ca), offers exposure to a portfolio of high-yield dividend-paying companies in developed markets. The fund excludes North American firms but can include foreign ADRs trading on U.S…. Read More

Two new ETFs for Canadian investors

This month we look at new ETFs that use derivative instruments to target specific investment outcomes. The BMO U.S. Equity Buffer ETF aims to offer upside market gains, combined with limited protection against market declines. The Harvest Industrial Leaders Income ETF aims to supplement the… Read More

Two new ETFs for Canadian investors

This month we discuss a new, competitively priced ETF holding physical gold, as well as a fund aiming to ride the artificial intelligence wave.
BMO GOLD BULLION ETF $34.29 (Toronto symbol ZGLD) aims to replicate the performance of the price of gold bullion, net of fees and expenses. It does… Read More