ETFs Analysis & Opinion

The U.S. power plant industry has raised alarm over the Biden administration's aggressive plan to cut carbon emissions from electricity production, dubbing it unfeasible. Edison Electric Institute...

In yet another significant blow to the banking sector, Moody's ratings agency announced a downgrade of credit ratings for 10 regional and mid-tier banks on Monday, August 7th. Additionally, six major...

The ETF industry in the United States is a financial titan, boasting trillions of dollars in assets under management (AUM). It's a market that commands global attention and often sets trends in...

The first half of 2023 brought many positive developments for investors, driven by outstanding reports from several tech titans. These results broadly exceeded anticipations, strengthening growth...

Oil prices surged for the sixth week in a row (WTI crude up 2.78%) after a significant drop in U.S. inventories, pointing to vigorous demand from the world's biggest fuel consumer. Data from the...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular choice among beginner and more advanced investors due to their accessibility, transparency, and affordability. Many Canadian investors use...

In the investment landscape of 2023, a seismic shift is underway. After decades of index-tracking dominance, active ETFs are experiencing a resurgence, riding a wave of increasing popularity among...

On Tuesday, August 1st, Fitch Ratings delivered another setback to the beleaguered U.S. Treasury market. In an announcement from their London office, Fitch downgraded the U.S. Long-Term...

The idea of the ‘metaverse’ has gained mainstream awareness in recent years, as devices that place individuals within augmented or virtual realities have grown in popularity – not...

Last week saw notable gains in Chinese equity-focused ETFs. Chinese stocks climbed as the latest Politburo meeting endorsed support for capital markets and hinted at expansive easing policies to...

The Fed’s July rate hike has put further pressure on an already strained housing market, with a notable impact on real estate funds over the course of the past week. The US central bank raised...

On the heels of the Fed’s anticipated quarter point rate hike, long-term investment grade bond prices suffered from the jump in Treasury yields, with investors reflecting on the future of...

The first half of the year has been shaped by various market moving events – stubborn inflation, rising interest rates, banking failures, and a US debt ceiling crisis – that gave investors...

While the topic of ESG may elicit polarizing opinions among people these days, there is sufficient academic and empirical proof to support the notion that integrating environmental, social, and...