ETFs Analysis & Opinion

In today's financial landscape, it's easy to be dazzled by the plethora of ETF options available to Canadians. From liquid alternatives and actively managed covered call ETFs to intriguing...

Nvidia's recent blockbuster Q2 fiscal 2024 earnings release on August 23 made a significant impact not just on the company’s individual stock, but also on a select group of NYSE-listed ETFs that...

In the global financial arena, investments fall into three categories: U.S. markets, international developed markets, and emerging markets, each with its unique prospects and challenges. The Canadian...

Blockchain funds enjoyed significant growth last week following a U.S court ruling supportive of Grayscale Investments' application for a spot Bitcoin ETF. This first victory marks an important shift...

Cannabis stocks rose following recommendations from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that cannabis be reclassified to Schedule III - a designation applied to drugs with a moderate...

The utilities sector is the worst performer within the S&P 500 index so far this year (down 11.82%). ETFs tracking utilities stocks have markedly underperformed the broader market, with a...

From its humble inception in 1990 with the introduction of the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU), the Canadian ETF landscape has transformed into a thriving ecosystem, now accounting for...

Sometimes a performance is so great that you have to applaud it, but when it repeats – then you know something special is occurring. This was recently the case with NVIDIA Corporation...

My wife and I recently simplified our stock market investment portfolio and switched from holding about 9-10 different ETFs to now mainly 1 ETF which is iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT).In...

The uranium market experienced a notable upturn in August, continuing its six-week winning streak to levels unseen since April 2022. Uranium futures surpassed the $58 per pound threshold driven by an...

One of the few reliable strategies that ETF investors can employ to bolster their long-term net returns is ensuring they pay minimal expense ratios. Over time, these expenses compound, and when all...

The Energy sector experienced a challenging week, demonstrating the instability of the global economy. The WTI Oil price saw a significant decrease of -1.75% during this period, with this decline...

Over the last couple of years, central banks globally embarked on a path of tightening monetary policies. With a more hawkish stance, interest rates were driven up. For long-term bondholders, this...

In a shift of fortunes, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track gold miners have made headway in the recent financial market moves. Following a challenging week previously, gold miner ETFs bounced...