…and include these three sectors as well

Here’s the second part of our discussion on ETFs representing each of the five main economic sectors. Here we cover ETFs in Resources, Manufacturing and Financials.
ISHARES MSCI GLOBAL METALS & MINING PRODUCERS ETF $42.96 (CBOE symbol PICK; TSINetwork ETF Rating: Aggressive; Market cap: $1.6 billion) provides investors… Read More

TD plans for more U.S. growth

Through a series of sharp interest rate increases to curb inflation, the Bank of Canada raised its benchmark rate from just 0.50% in March 2022 to today’s 4.50%.
Higher interest rates are generally good news for banks, as those lenders earn higher interest rates on their… Read More

Q: Pat, what do you think of the Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF (HCAL-TSX). Do you think this is a good way to invest in all the banks rather than try to find the best one(s) to buy individually?

A: Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF, $21.63, symbol HCAL on Toronto, (Units outstanding: 18.7 million; Market cap: $404.5 million; hamiltonetfs.com) aims to track the Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion Index.

This index invests in the biggest six Canadian banks—Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, CIBC,… Read More

These ETFs target ‘responsible’ investing

Over the last few years, more and more ETF managers have launched funds focused on taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into account.
Sustainable investing offers some investors a lot of conceptual and emotional appeal. But does investing in these kind of stocks hurt your… Read More

These ETFs offer you top-quality stocks

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—and 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… Read More