The Hidden Drawbacks of Split-Share Corporations

The Hidden Drawbacks of Split-Share Corporations

Split-share corporations come with inherent drawbacks that can hand investors unexpected and unwelcomed costs sooner than they’d planned
Split-share corporations: they’re just one of the areas in which Pat McKeough’s Inner Circle can get our investment research. Members also get to ask investment questions of Pat… Read More

Dividend vs. Index Investing, or Both?

Dividend vs. Index Investing, or Both?

What are the key differences between dividend and index investing?
Dividend investing focuses on stocks that pay regular cash distributions to shareholders, while index investing aims to replicate the performance of a broad market index by holding a diversified portfolio of securities.

One big advantage of index… Read More

Here’s a look at two new ETFs for Canadians

This month we highlight the Canadian listing of a very popular U.S. ETF from JP Morgan, as well as another listing of a “quality equity” fund from BMO.
JPMorgan US Equity Premium Income Active ETF $26.61 (Toronto symbol JEPI) invests in the shares of U.S. companies—plus it… Read More

Here’s a look at two new ETFs for Canadians

This month we focus on high-income, leveraged single-stock ETFs; one was launched by Harvest and another, focused on physical gold bullion, was launched by BMO.
HARVEST ELI LILLY ENHANCED HIGH-INCOME SHARES $12.04 (Toronto symbol LLHE) invests in the shares of Eli Lilly & Co. (symbol LLY on New York)… Read More

A Yield to Caution

CANOE EIT INCOME FUND $14.42 (Toronto symbol EIT.UN; Units o/s: 178.8 million; Market cap: $2.6 billion; Divd. yield: 8.3%; www.canoefinancial.com) is a closed-end fund that invests in a portfolio of dividend paying stocks. U.S. stocks account for 49.2% of its holdings, followed by Canadian at 47.5%.
Canoe pays… Read More

New ETFs for Canadian investors

Despite the large number of ETFs already on the market, Canadian managers continue to launch new funds. This month we highlight an ETF from CI Investments that selects high-quality, dividend-paying U.S. companies. The second ETF comes from Hamilton Capital Partners. It invests in North American… Read More

Q: Can I get your opinion on the Global X Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF? It offers a very high yield for holding gold stocks. Thanks.

A: Global X Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF, $27.75, symbol GLCC on Toronto, (Units outstanding: 8.4 million; Market cap: $233.1 million; www.globalx.ca) invests in an equal-weighted portfolio of North American-listed gold mining companies.

The ETF’s portfolio currently holds 10 stocks, with all the top producers… 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

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