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ETF(s)

New BMO ETFs Fill Out Canadian ETF Niches

February 22, 2010 · 2 comments

in BRIC, Canadian, ETF(s), India, S&P/TSX, TSX, diversification, emerging markets, financial education, foreign investment, infrastructure, international economy, news and updates

ETF investors have noticed the enormous growth in ETFs offered over the past two years.  We’ve gone from simple “emerging markets” ETFs like Vanguard’s VWO and iShares’ EEM/XEM to not only BRIC ETF offerings (such as Claymore’s CBQ), but now iShares Canada is offering ETFs specific to India (TSX: XID), Brazil (TSX: XBZ) and Latin [...]

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Best Canadian Stocks and ETFs From the Past Decade 1999-2009

January 1, 2010 · 0 comments

in Canadian, Canadian economy, ETF(s), S&P/TSX, TSX, bull market, commodities, earnings, international economy, investing, market reports, resources, stock picks

The last day of the decade.  Markets have just closed.  We’ve got the top stocks from the past decade in now, as well as the ETF winners from 2009.  Here they are.
These stocks remind one that buy and hold didn’t die in 2009.
Top Performing Canadian Stocks
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These are the top three performers on the S&P/TSX Composite [...]

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Best Way To Invest in India – A Pure Play India ETF

December 8, 2009 · 0 comments

in BRIC, ETF(s), India, emerging markets, foreign investment, international stock market, investing

So where are the hot emerging markets now?  Is China still an “emerging” market?  Many analysts agree that Russia is still a wild card.  Besides, Russia’s economy is still solely oil-based.  Brazil’s rich array of resources and growing middle class certainly keeps it hot, but for many, India is the best of the BRICs.
Of the [...]

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Seasonal Investing ETF and Seasonal Investing Strategies from Brooke Thackray

November 24, 2009 · 3 comments

in Canadian, ETF(s), investment tools, market timing, news and updates, seasonal investing, special dates

Earlier this year I wrote an article explaining seasonal investing for those new to this particular stock investing strategy.  My attention is turned once again to the topic of seasonal investing now that Horizons BetaPro has launched a new seasonal investing ETF.
Moreover, the new AlphaPro Seasonal Rotation ETF (TSX: HAC) is managed by Canada’s foremost [...]

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Two New Platinum ETNs (Exchanged-Traded Notes)

November 18, 2009 · 2 comments

in ETF(s), commodities, infrastructure, investing, precious metals

Platinum may be a precious metal, but it has more industrial uses than gold (the chief use being the metal used for catalytic converters in cars).  For that reason, and because it is traded less than gold, platinum costs more per ounce.
So if you want to make a hybrid infrastructure/precious metals play, platinum might be [...]

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List of the Top 45 Highly Traded Canadian Companies Still Operating As Income Trusts

September 24, 2009 · 2 comments

in Canadian economy, ETF(s), dividends, income trusts, indexes, investing

As you know, by 2011 Canada’s income trusts must move back to a corporate structure for tax purposes.  Since the 2006 regulation, some companies have already made the move and more are continuing to do so.  Here is a list of Canadian companies still operating as income trusts.  There’s still a good year and a [...]

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Reverse 1-to-5 Split for Horizons BetaPro NYMEX Natural Gas Bull ETF (HUN)

September 16, 2009 · 0 comments

in Canadian, ETF(s), energy, natural gas, news and updates, resources

Announced today, Horizons BetaPro will be putting in place a reverse 1-to-5 split on units of its NYMEX Natural Gas Bull ETF (HUN).  As you may know, this is due in large part to the sinking natural gas prices experienced over 2009.  Here are a few points to keep in mind for those wondering what [...]

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