International ETFs: 4 buys, 2 holds

We think conservative investors could hold up to 10% of their portfolios in foreign stocks. One way to do that is to buy carefully chosen exchange traded funds (ETFs) that have an overseas focus.

The best ETFs offer very low management fees and well-diversified, tax-efficient… Read More

Pat: I am a new member and I have a question. What is your current view of AutoCanada and Easyhome? Thanks.

AutoCanada Inc., $38.29, symbol ACQ on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 24.5 million; Market cap: $886.8 million; www.autocan.ca), has 46 franchised car dealerships in eight provinces.

The company sells numerous brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Audi, Volkswagen and BMW… Read More

Diversify your portfolio with global ETFs

We think conservative investors could hold up to 10% of their portfolios in foreign stocks. One way to do that is to buy carefully chosen exchange traded funds (ETFs) that have an overseas focus.

The best ETFs offer very low management fees and well-diversified, tax-efficient… Read More

Market leaders cut your tech risk

Technology stocks tend to be riskier than other manufacturing firms. That’s because demand for their products is cyclical, and they must spend heavily on research and development. Even then, there’s no guarantee their efforts will boost their sales or protect them from start-ups with better… Read More

Global ETFs: 5 buys and 1 hold

We think conservative investors could hold up to 10% of their portfolios in foreign stocks. One way to do that is to buy carefully chosen exchange traded funds (ETFs) that have an overseas focus.

The best ETFs offer very low management fees and well-diversified, tax-efficient… Read More