ETFs Analysis & Opinion

While the broad-base performance of agricultural commodities has been negative year to date, the performance of select sub-components has been particularly noteworthy. Though inflation and the actions...

Financial markets witnessed a significant decline over the course of the past week. However, despite the downturn, MLP funds invested in energy infrastructure demonstrated resilience, gaining a...

When the phrase "leveraged ETFs" graces the ears of Canadian investors, most minds dart straight to those designed to amplify returns, usually by doubling them. Familiar examples include the...

The Metal Miners Segment experienced a significant downturn over the course of the past week, with performance dropping -6.60%. This decline can be largely attributed to recent suggestions by the...

In a week when tech stocks were hit from all sides, ETFs aligned to the Future Mobility and Battery Value-Chain theme were not spared. The unwelcome change of pace comes on the back of an update by...

The equity risk premium (ERP), the return pickup from investing in equities compared with bonds, has become a talking point in recent months, due to the narrowing spread between the S&P 500...

In a previous article, I delved into the myriad dividend ETF strategies available to Canadian investors, highlighting three principal types: high-yield dividends, dividend growth, and dividend...

In an unexpected turn of events, the Utilities sector - which has been trailing behind in 2023's year-to-date performance - emerged as the week's top performing sector across the ETF universe.Despite...

Propelled by an optimistic global demand outlook and shrinking supplies, the WTI oil price achieved over $90 per barrel last week – a noteworthy ten-month high - prompting a noticeable upturn in...

Uranium prices have recently reached a peak not seen in over a decade. According to the latest data, uranium is trading at $65.50 per pound, marking its highest value in 12 years. This increase can...

For the third week in a row cannabis funds continue to experience an upward trajectory, with the Cannabis & Psychedelics theme gaining 2.09% over the past week. This positive trend is...

The recurring sentiment from the most recent earnings release of Canada’s Big Six banks has been the importance of having sufficient reserves set aside for credit losses, as unabated inflation...

The saying that ‘everything is bigger in Texas’ is often in reference to the enormity of the state’s geographical area, but that phrase may take on new meaning when thinking about...

The fund industry has seen a notable surge in the appeal of active ETFs recently. This uptick in popularity can be attributed to a mix of higher competition, better marketing efforts, reduced fees,...