ETF Analysis & Opinion

Warren Buffett is back in the news—at 94 years old, he’s currently converting more Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa) shares into Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKb) shares to donate, possibly preparing for...

In November 2024, I introduced a “quadfecta” portfolio of four ETFs from Charles Schwab, featuring one U.S. equity ETF, one U.S. fixed-income ETF, one U.S. TIPS ETF, and one U.S. REIT ETF. While it...

January is shaping up to be a rough month for the major asset classes, with one exception: commodities. Using a set of ETF proxies, a broad measure of commodities is posting a solid gain year to...

Thanks to the Bank of Canada’s two jumbo 50bps cuts while the U.S. Federal Reserve hasn’t budged, the USD/CAD exchange rate has surged to new highs—or new lows, depending on your perspective. Right...

ETF providers have wide discretion when it comes to distribution policies. Most ETFs opt for quarterly payouts, some choose semi-annual or annual distributions, while income-oriented ETFs often...

I’ve always hypothesized that Canadian investors’ obsession with yield and income investing stems from the benefits of our Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) – thanks Jim Flaherty! The TFSA’s structure...

If you’re trading on BMO InvestorLine, here are a few BMO ETFs worth considering for a globally diversified portfolio. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) 60% of the portfolio goes to ZSP, giving you...

You’ve probably heard of thematic ETFs—funds that target specific trends, ideas, or industries instead of sticking to broad market or sector exposure. There’s a wide range of quality in this space....

With the price of gold stabilizing at around the $2,630 – $2,650 per ounce mark, cooling -4.56% from the all time high prices reached at the end of October. This could very well be the opportunity...

Canadian banks love to push Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) as a safe option for your money, often touting their safety of principal thanks to Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC)...

Nearly all the major asset managers—State Street, Vanguard, Schwab, and iShares—offer a lineup of dividend-focused ETFs. These usually include a mix of high-yield options for income seekers and...

Dividend ETFs provide conservative investors with steady income, long-term growth potential, and diversification, making them ideal for a hands-off, buy-and-hold strategy. Top options like VOO, XLU,...

The VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE:REMX) is a US-based fund focused on rare metals and strategic resources that play an important role in the development of high technologies. REMX...

This year tracks as a record for ETF launches among US issuers Investors have demanded high-yield, protection, and crypto-related funds in 2024 New strategies emerge, including innovations in the...