E-commerce will offer gains even after COVID

The year 2020 was a strong one for e-commerce as the pandemic forced consumers and businesses to increase their use of online transactions. However, this was an acceleration of a trend that has been developing for the past decade—and while growth may slow down as… Read More

Six low-fee ETFs for your global investing

All of the major global stock markets fell at the initial outbreak of COVID-19. But many top markets have since rebounded. We think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks, and one way to profit from that—while cutting your risk—is to invest in quality ETFs… Read More

Tap Taiwan’s top stocks

ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $64.50, is a buy for aggressive investors. The ETF (New York symbol EWT; buy or sell through brokers) gives you direct exposure to some of the top public companies of this East Asian powerhouse economy.
The fund’s largest holding is… Read More

These two ETFs offer top stocks, low fees

Generally speaking, Canadians are blocked from buying mutual funds that are registered in the U.S. unless those funds are also registered with provincial securities commissions. (Moreover, some Canadian mutual funds are only available in a limited number of provinces.)
Investors in this country can, however, buy… Read More

Not all these ‘award-winning’ ETFs are buys

Each year, major industry associations such as Lipper and Fundata produce lists of award-winning mutual funds and ETFs. Here’s a close look at a few of their top winners.
As well, please check out the Supplement on page 60 That’s where we highlight factors contributing… Read More

Six top international ETFs: 4 buys, 2 holds

All of the major global stock markets fell at the initial outbreak of COVID-19. But many top markets have since rebounded. We think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks, and one way to profit from that—while cutting your risk—is to invest in quality ETFs.

Here’s… Read More

Get exposed to the best growth companies in America and abroad

Get exposed to the best growth companies in America and abroad

Canadians are often blocked from buying U.S.-registered mutual funds unless those funds are also registered with provincial securities commissions.

However, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on U.S. stock exchanges are available and generally offer lower fees.

Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies and offers… Read More

Buy the best of Taiwan

ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $60.35, is a buy for aggressive investors. The ETF (New York symbol EWT; buy or sell through brokers) gives you direct exposure to some of the top public companies of this East Asian powerhouse economy.
The fund’s largest holding is Taiwan Semiconductor at 20.3%… Read More