ETF Central

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,...

Thematic ETFs have experienced a surge in popularity in recent years, with a growing number of investors turning to them as vehicles to access emerging and innovative sectors. From clean energy and...

Energy ETFs experienced a significant upturn in performance as crude oil prices increased for a second consecutive week amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict sparking fears of supply disruption. Plans...

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...

While the Chinese economy is the largest among the emerging economies, after decades of exponential growth, recent data has indicated signs of a significant economic slowdown, as evidenced by...

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the devastating assault from Palestinian group Hamas on southern Israel, oil prices remained firm. WTI crude oil gained 5.92% for the week,...

U.S. Treasuries, often referred to as the gold standard of debt securities, are government-backed bonds issued by the United States Department of the Treasury. They play a pivotal role in the global...

For the better part of the last decade, a continuous downward trajectory of interest rates, coupled with a Zero Interest Rate Policy (ZRIP) — a policy wherein nominal interest rates or real...

WTI crude oil prices fell by about $8 over the week, their steepest weekly loss since March. As a result, futures contracts on WTI crude oil have not gained more than 3% since the start of the year....

As of September 2023, the JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) has established itself as a juggernaut in the actively managed ETF space in the U.S., boasting just over $29 billion in...

The beginning of 2022 saw a rare financial event: bonds and stocks both dropped simultaneously, leaving Canadian investors looking for better ways to protect their assets in bear markets. Cash-like...

Energy funds gained 4.2% on average as WTI crude oil prices remained above $90 a barrel. This firmness in prices can be explained by the decrease in supply and more specifically by the situation...

With over $103 billion in assets under management, RBC (TSX:RY) iShares is one of the largest ETF providers in Canada. Attaining such a size and stature requires ongoing product development and...

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 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...