The Top Mistake Americans Make When Purchasing ETFs
This Is the No. 1 Mistake Americans Make When Buying ETFs When you have little more than a basic understanding and minimal experience, one option for investing in the stock market is to use passive management funds, which are typically characterized by higher diversification, lower risk and reduced commissions. Even the most inexperienced investors should’ve […]
Why the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Stands Out as One of Our…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Morningstar Medalist Rating: Gold Process Pillar: High People Pillar: Above Average Parent Pillar: High Vanguard High Dividend Yield strikes a balance between higher yield and managing the associated risk. Market-cap weighting steers the portfolio toward more stable, large-cap stocks and away from those whose dividends may […]
8 High-Performing Canadian Stock ETFs
Canadian stocks are posting strong gains in 2024, with the top-performing exchange-traded funds in the category outpacing the broader market. We screened for the best-performing ETFs focused on Canadian stocks, based on their performance over the last one-, three-, and five-year periods. Among those with consistently strong track records are ETFs from iShares and Fidelity. […]
The Quarter’s Least Successful ETFs
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are often low-cost instruments for investors to track popular indexes or leverage experienced manager choices in an attempt to beat the market. The best ones serve as building blocks for a portfolio, and unlike open-end mutual funds, all ETFs are traded throughout the day on an exchange. In the third quarter […]
Performance of Major Canadian ETFs in September
Each month, we check in on the performance of the largest Canadian stock, bond, and active exchange-traded funds. The Morningstar Canada Index rose 3.02% during September, while the Morningstar Canada Core Bond Index gained 1.81%. Over the past year, the Canadian stock market is up 27.27%, while the Canadian bond market has risen 12.74%. The […]
3 Top ETFs for Volatile Market Conditions
Bryan Armour: Stocks have performed well since 2022′s lull. Much of that success has concentrated among a few, especially tech stocks on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence like Nvidia. But cracks have begun to form in the latest bull run, leading to a couple of drawdowns during the past few months. Investors […]
3 ETFs Surpassing Market Performance Undetected
Daniel Sotiroff: Juggernaut growth stocks like Nvidia have captured attention and headlines over the past year, as they’re largely responsible for the market’s incredible climb. As a result, many of this year’s best-performing ETFs are growth-oriented and often land in the US large-growth category. But there are some exceptions. And some of these exceptions […]
Is Investing in Structured ETFs a Good Idea?
Structured exchange-traded funds have entered the Canadian investment arena, with offerings designed to either cushion losses or enhance returns. These funds come with descriptions such as “buffers” or “accelerators.” They can provide benefits to a portfolio but also come with sometimes-complex strategies. That means investors should take the time to understand the strategy before adding […]
Did Jack Bogle Have the Right Take on Smart Beta?
The term smart beta is alleged to have been invented by the consulting firm Willis Towers Watson in 2006. (Although I have no reason to doubt that claim, neither have I been able to find the original source.) The “smart” portion of the label you can understand: it’s advertising. Explaining “beta” takes a bit more work. Sixty years ago, […]
3 Dividend ETFs Poised for Success in 2024
Bryan Armour: This has been a banner year for stocks, and dividend stocks have enjoyed some of that success. Dividend ETFs typically take one of two approaches: targeting high dividend yield or dividend growth. High dividend yield ETFs prioritize income, and the best strategies control for quality to avoid companies whose trailing dividends […]