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

Lower costs cut their risk

These two makers of tools and household products are aggressively cutting costs, which helps support their dividend payments. However, we prefer Stanley for your new buying.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. $93 is a buy. The company (New York symbol SWK; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry… Read More

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

Decades of dividend hikes cut their risk

Despite wide economic swings, these two U.S. companies have raised their annual dividends for decades. That resiliency during good times and bad cuts the risk for investors.
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. $144 is a buy. The stock (New York symbol PG; Income-Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 2.4… Read More

Japan will spur your gains

ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $50.97, 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, 5.6%; Sony Corp., 3.1%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 2.9%; Keyence (sensors),… Read More