ETFs Analysis & Opinion

Bitcoin has been enjoying renewed attention in recent weeks, largely driven by increasing speculation around the approval of a spot ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The potential...

Bitcoin's recent surge - largely fueled by anticipation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a US spot ETF - is thought to be driving increased global investment in Bitcoin and...

On Wednesday October 25, 2023, the Bank of Canada (BoC) made its stance clear by keeping its policy interest rate firmly at 5%. However, despite not adding another 25-basis point hike, the BoC did...

The ETF landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with actively managed strategies gaining significant momentum. One of the main drivers behind this shift has been the increasing number of...

For Canadian investors seeking stability and diversification, the recent performance of bond ETFs has been disheartening. Historically, bonds have been the bedrock of a diversified portfolio,...

For years, the investment community has debated the merits of active versus passive investment strategies. A recurrent critique of actively managed ETFs is their historical struggle to outpace their...

This is the one ETF I would hold forever. This content was originally published on Tracy Ma's YouTube Channel

It was a tough week for real estate funds following the sudden spike in Treasury bond yields. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond surged to 4.93% from 4.63% - a level unseen since 2007, the year...

In the wake of recent movements in the financial market, ETFs linked to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) experienced significant losses over the course of the week. The stock price of the electric vehicle...

The ETF universe, once a beacon of simplicity and clarity for investors, has seen explosive growth in recent years. While this expansion has ushered in a plethora of opportunities, it has also...

The bond bear market of 2022 hasn't shown signs of abating, as its ripple effects continue to be felt throughout 2023. The most evident casualties are long-term Treasury ETFs, especially those with...

In recent weeks, the financial world has seen significant shifts. As of October 18, the U.S. dollar (USD), often viewed as a "flight to safety" asset, has experienced a noteworthy surge. Factors...

It's easy to forget that even those assets labeled as "defensive" or "low volatility" have their risks. Consumer staples and utility stocks, while often seen as steady performers, are at their core...

Mitigating downside risk isn't a task solely reserved for options or fixed-income securities. Beyond these traditional safe havens, a strategic approach that's been gaining traction involves...