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ETFs

How have single-stock yield ETFs performed so far?

Investors may be paying high fees for lower risk-adjusted returns with these concentrated covered-call ETFs, all in the name...

How have single-stock yield ETFs performed so far?

ETFs

How to get back into emerging markets using ETFs

A practical guide to developing-country equity ETFs, covering classification differences, higher volatility, and key tax considerations for Canadian investors.

How to get back into emerging markets using ETFs

ETFs

Do you need market-neutral ETFs in your portfolio?

A data-driven look at how various alternative-strategy ETFs have performed in recent years and where they fit into your...

Do you need market-neutral ETFs in your portfolio?

ETFs

Is Wealthsimple’s new direct indexing worth it?

Wealthsimple's direct indexing brings a tax-saving investing strategy to a wider group of investors, but the number likely to...

Is Wealthsimple’s new direct indexing worth it?

ETFs

Pitfalls to avoid when investing in sector ETFs

Look under the hood before buying some popular Canadian sector ETFs. There may be alternatives that better represent the...

Pitfalls to avoid when investing in sector ETFs

ETFs

How to spot and avoid illiquid ETFs

Low trading volume does not necessarily mean low liquidity. Here’s what actually determines how easy it is to buy...

How to spot and avoid illiquid ETFs

ETFs

How often should you rebalance?

In maintaining your planned allocations in a portfolio of ETFs, consistency matters more than precision.

How often should you rebalance?

ETFs

Buffer ETFs vs. market-linked GICs: Which is better?

Both products promise upside participation with downside protection, but come with unique trade-offs and costs investors should be aware...

Buffer ETFs vs. market-linked GICs: Which is better?

Investing

Why Canadian investors should avoid MLPs 

The attractive headline yields and steady distributions of U.S. Master Limited Partnerships are often outweighed by tax complexities.

Why Canadian investors should avoid MLPs