ETF Central

The ETF industry in the United States is a financial titan, boasting trillions of dollars in assets under management (AUM). It's a market that commands global attention and often sets trends in...

Oil prices surged for the sixth week in a row (WTI crude up 2.78%) after a significant drop in U.S. inventories, pointing to vigorous demand from the world's biggest fuel consumer. Data from the...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular choice among beginner and more advanced investors due to their accessibility, transparency, and affordability. Many Canadian investors use...

The idea of the ‘metaverse’ has gained mainstream awareness in recent years, as devices that place individuals within augmented or virtual realities have grown in popularity – not...

On the heels of the Fed’s anticipated quarter point rate hike, long-term investment grade bond prices suffered from the jump in Treasury yields, with investors reflecting on the future of...

While the topic of ESG may elicit polarizing opinions among people these days, there is sufficient academic and empirical proof to support the notion that integrating environmental, social, and...

The competitive landscape in the Canadian ETF market just underwent a quiet, but potentially significant shift. Recently, Horizons ETFs slashed the management expense ratio, or MER of the newly...

After suffering severe losses in the first half of the year, energy funds appear to be maintaining an upward trajectory. Based on available data from seven funds, with assets under management...

Inflation, defined as a persistent increase in the price of a general basket of goods and services over time, can greatly erode the purchasing power of your investments. Generally, as inflation...

Can you believe that 2023 is already more than halfway over? It seems like only yesterday when tech stocks and bonds were in full meltdown amidst rising interest rates and high inflation and calls...

As the Canadian ETF industry continues to expand, so too does the array of strategies available to investors, which can make picking the right one slightly difficult and confusing at times. An easy...

Can you believe that 2023 is already more than halfway over? It seems like only yesterday when tech stocks and bonds were in full meltdown amidst rising interest rates and high inflation and calls...

As one of Canada's largest asset managers, BMO (TSX:BMO) Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) features one of the largest ETF lineups domestically. Currently, the firm operates 184 ETFs, which include...

Energy stocks outperformed the broader U.S. stock market in 2022, ending the year 59.4% higher than it started, according to data from S&P Dow Jones Indexes. Against a backdrop of geopolitical...

One of the most popular ETF types for Canadian investors seeking exposure to large-cap U.S. technology sector stocks is the Nasdaq 100 ETF. By tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, these ETFs provide...

The successful development and growth of an industry requires not only capital investment, but supportive government regulation that will ensure its ongoing evolution. Recently, both the US and...