We recommend just five of these six ETFs

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer,… Read More

Q: Pat, may I have your view of the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF? If one were considering a “Dogs of the Dow” approach, which I suppose is more common at this late in the year, would this be an alternative? Thanks.

A: The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF, $46.58, symbol SDOG on New York (Units outstanding: 23.1 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; www.alpsfunds.com/exchange-traded-funds/sdog), is an ETF that applies the “Dogs of the Dow” approach on a sector-by-sector basis to the S&P 500.

The fund started up on… Read More

Six Canadian and U.S. ETFs: 5 buys, 1 hold

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer,… Read More

Here are 5 top ETFs for your new buying

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer,… Read More

The risks and rewards of high-yielding ETFs

Exchange-traded funds offering regular income have grown in popularity lately, especially during the low interest rate years of 2020 to 2021. But with interest rates moving higher over the past 18 months, ETF managers have to become more creative in their efforts to offer appealing… Read More

Here are 5 top ETFs for your new buying

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer,… Read More