Here’s a Look at the Pros and Cons of Small Caps

Unlocking superior returns with small-cap stocks involves navigating the high-risk, high-reward landscape.
Investing in small-cap stocks can offer the potential for superior returns compared to their larger counterparts. However, this opportunity comes with inherent risks. Shares of smaller companies tend to be more volatile, less liquid,… Read More

Three ways to tap rising commodity demand

The outlook for a wide range of commodities continues to improve as the world’s economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing shift to electric-powered vehicles continues to spur demand for key metals such as copper and nickel.
These three leading commodity producers are preparing for… Read More

Finning trades at a low valuation

Finning trades at a low valuation

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments in Canada and elsewhere continue to invest in new public works projects such as roads, mass transit systems and hospitals. Those investments are fuelling strong orders for Finning as well as demand for its maintenance and repair… Read More

A good way to tap into rising resource prices

Finning’s earnings generally depend on cyclical commodities, particularly crude oil and copper. We think their prices will resume their upward direction in the next few years. Moreover, increasing government spending on infrastructure projects helps offset that cyclical risk.
FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC. $36 is a buy. The company (Toronto… Read More

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of small caps

Smaller companies can generate higher returns than their larger counterparts, but their shares are often riskier and less liquid, and may underperform for long periods.
Small cap stocks are also more volatile in times of unsettled or falling markets.
Still, if you focus on the best-quality small companies—or… Read More

Chile offers gains for aggressive investors

The Chilean economy will likely emerge from recession in 2024, further reducing joblessness and lifting wages. Consumer purchasing power will improve as inflation falls. Longer-term, as the world transitions to greener technologies, the global demand for copper, lithium, and renewable energy should rise. That represents… Read More

Here’s our best advice on six popular ETFs

Most top global markets have rebounded since their big drop at the outbreak of the pandemic. Going forward, we think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks. One way to profit from that—while cutting your risk—is to invest in top ETFs.
Here’s a look at four… Read More

Good time to add these to your portfolio

Commodity prices have weakened in the past few months, partly due to China’s slower-than-expected post-pandemic recovery. Even so, we still like the long-term prospects of these two leading resources stocks.
BHP GROUP LTD. (ADR) $62 is a buy. This company (New York symbol BHP; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Resources… Read More