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

Buy the best of Taiwan

ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $55.27, 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 23.8%… Read More

Six North American 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

Q: Pat: I recently bought some of the BMO International Dividend ETF. Could you give me your opinion on this ETF? I’ve been an Inner Circle member for years and am very happy with your advice.

A: BMO International Dividend ETF, $24.05, symbol ZDI on Toronto (Units outstanding: 20.8 million; Market cap: $500.2 million; www.bmoetfs.ca), offers exposure to a portfolio of high-yield dividend-paying companies in developed markets. The fund excludes North American firms but can include foreign ADRs trading on U.S…. Read More

Here are two top ETFs for your foreign gains

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