These ETFs offer top-quality foreign stocks

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

Buy four of these for global exposure

Most top international markets have rebounded since their big drop with the outbreak of the pandemic. Going forward, we think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks in those markets. One way to profit from their growth—while cutting your risk—is to invest in top ETFs.
Here’s… Read More

The Greek market and its top stocks appear cheap

The Greek stock market’s long-term performance is poor—since the country’s stock market peaked in late 2007, it has lost more than 80% of its value.
Still, the market has now bounced back to where it was before the pandemic hit in March 2020—and its long-term outlook… Read More

Greece still struggling to overcome challenges

After years of poorly managed government finances, instability in the banking system, punitive European Union bailout packages, and tough austerity measures, the Greek economy finally started to recover in 2018. But that progress was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by devastating wildfires, decades-high inflation, and… Read More

Pass on this ETF: iShares MSCI Canada ETF

One of the key attractions of exchange-traded funds is the lower fees compared to mutual funds. In addition, as more competitors entered the market, fees on many ETFs continue to drop.
One of the older U.S.-based funds with a large asset base and higher fees is… Read More

Tap Taiwan’s tech leaders

ISHARES MSCI TAIWAN INDEX FUND, $44.95, 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 22.3%… 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