ETFs Analysis & Opinion

‘Similar in spirit, different in approach’ describes how one can view these investment approaches. While both strategies are based on the low volatility anomaly, the way each executes this...

Crypto ETFs have had a great start to the year thus far, with multiple crypto funds rallying +50% YTD (as of January 26). This comes after an especially tough 2022 which saw many of these same ETFs...

Earlier this month, I covered the new lineup of target-date ETFs from Evermore. In short, these ETFs can provide hands-off investors with a low-cost, diversified, and automated approach when it comes...

The latest Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate hike is in, and it came in at 25 basis points, or 0.25%, much lower than its aggressive pace of 0.5% over the last few decisions. By doing so, the BoC...

Interest rates haven’t been top of mind for investors for many years, not since before the 2008 Great Financial Crisis, due to the ultra-low rates ushered in by central banks in order to...

The energy sector has been red hot for much of the past year, but there are still pockets in this corner that remain battered, at least in relative terms. Notably, oil and gas equipment stocks remain...

The trade idea of the year recently hit the financial media, and it's all about the "China Reopening." For those unaware of the situation across the ocean, the long story short is that the Chinese...

The market conditions experienced in 2022 were far from perfect for bond investors. Rising interest rates put pressure on the returns of fixed-income investments, and this trend has continued into...

For years, factor ETF investors had to make do by slicing-and-dicing their portfolios with a variety of different ETFs. For example, A factor investor may hold a total U.S. market and total...

Digital assets have had one of their worst years on record in 2022 with many negative events contributing to their downfall. The recent rally in Bitcoin and Ethereum is making investors wonder if...

When it comes to ETF selection, investors should honestly assess their circumstances when it comes to three main factors. These three factors must be considered holistically:Time horizon: how long...

2022 is firmly in the books, and I bet a lot of investors are breathing a sigh of relief. While the S&P/TSX 60 escaped relatively unscathed thanks to its high concentration of energy stocks, the...

During periods of high market volatility, the natural inclination of investors is to pivot towards asset classes, such as cash, for safety. But there is an alternative course of action, Low Volatility...

Most personal investors do not want to spend considerable time analyzing stocks and bonds, but still hope to earn a reasonable rate of return from their investments. As a result, mutual funds –...