ETFs Analysis & Opinion

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...

China’s economy stalled last year amidst strict lockdowns related to Zero-Covid policies, in addition to an ailing property market. This weighed on Chinese stocks, with the iShares MSCI China...

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, the prime example of a well-diversified portfolio was the “60/40” portfolio – that is, 60% allocation to stocks and 40% allocation to bonds. This portfolio typically...

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...

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 –...

A little explored aspect of the ETF industry is how retail investors interact with their products on social media sites. Personally, I think aspiring and established ETF managers should keep abreast...

Canadian bond investors had a rough go in 2022. After holding through years of low yields, many Canadians were overweight long and intermediate duration bonds in their portfolios. So when interest...

It’s the beginning of a new year. As we look forward to 2023, it is important for investors to reflect upon the developments of the past year and consider how best to position their portfolios...

Many new and seasoned investors alike seemingly endorse the strategy of investing only in an S&P 500 index fund and letting it ride. Even Investopedia has a page titled "Put $10,000 in the...