Here’s how dividend ETFs pick their stocks

Companies that pay regular and growing dividends have performed very well over time when compared to the broad market indices.
A strategy such as selecting stocks with a long history of uninterrupted dividend growth—as represented by the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats—has resulted in gains of 11.8%… 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

United States: Top stocks with a bright outlook

The U.S. has been the leading economy in the world for many decades, and the stock market has outperformed international markets for the past 15 years. Despite the challenges posed by its big deficits, plus uncertainty posed by the upcoming Trump administration’s policies, top U.S…. Read More

These dividend ETFs offer steady income

Dividend-paying companies have done well over the longer term, although the recent performance of this group lagged the main market indexes. That’s because higher interest rates on fixed-income investments made their dividends less attractive to income investors. Still, high-quality dividend-paying companies—given their prospects for capital… Read More

Low-cost ETF for exposure to non-North American firms

VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED ALL CAP EX NORTH AMERICA ETF $35.16 (Toronto symbol VIU; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $4.7 billion) tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex-North America Index. The index includes large, medium, and smaller companies listed in developed markets.
Financial Services make up 19% of… Read More

Pass on this ETF

BetaPro Equal Weight Canadian REIT 2x Daily Bull ETF $16.88 (Toronto symbol HREU) aims to use a combination of derivatives and debt to offer daily returns that correspond to twice the daily gains of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Index. If HREU is successful in meeting… Read More

Tap into expanding military spending

Global military spending reached an all-time high of $2.44 trillion U.S. in 2023, spurred by major regional wars and large-scale investments by several countries. That spending might slow in the coming years as governments are forced to re-examine their military budgets in the wake of… Read More

Buy the top solar stocks

INVESCO SOLAR ETF, $36.02, is a buy for aggressive investors. The ETF (New York symbol TAN; buy or sell through brokers) tracks solar-related companies (including technology firms and utilities) listed on global exchanges.
Its top holdings are First Solar (China; solar panels), 9.9%; NEXTracker Inc. (U.S. solar trackers),… Read More

Here are two ETFs for U.S. and global gains

If you’re looking for ETFs with quality holdings and exceptionally low fees, then Pennsylvania-based Vanguard Group offers you strong options.
Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies. In all, it administers over $9.0 trillion U.S., spread across 430 mutual funds and ETFs. Here… Read More