Japan is primed for growth

ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $70.97, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims to mirror the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index.
The fund’s top holdings include Toyota, 5.3%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.2%; Sony Corp., 2.8%; Hitachi (conglomerate),… Read More

Six low-fee ETFs for your global gains

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

Q: Hope you are enjoying the summer weather—it will be winter before we know it! What do you think about the Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex North America Index ETF (symbol VIU on Toronto)? Thanks.

A: Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF, $34.74, symbol VIU on Toronto (Units outstanding: 128.8 million; Market cap: $4.5 billion; vanguard.ca), tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index. This index includes stocks of all sizes listed in developed… Read More

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

China’s promise comes with considerable risk

The Chinese economy expanded rapidly between 2000 and 2019 when annual growth averaged a high 9%. It has recovered from the pandemic, but its growth trajectory going forward is uncertain. That’s because of factors like the trade war with the U.S. and other Western countries… Read More