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What Is Going On With the Stock Market—and What You Should Do With Your Money Jun 14th
There are signs everywhere that we are headed towards an economic downturn. In May, the S&P/TSX composite index dropped below 20,000 for the first time since June 2021. On June 13, the S&P 500 fell into a bear market—a 20 per cent decline from January. Inflation is at a 31-year-high of 6.8.... More »
How to buy bitcoin in Canada (and find out where, too) Sep 25th
Canadian investors interested in buying bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have two main options: crypto ETFs and buying crypto directly. Let’s look at both options.
Buying bitcoin through an ETF
An ETF (exchange-traded fund) is a “basket” of securities (groupings of individual stocks, o.... More »
Upcoming changes to Aeroplan points, Elite Status, and credit cards Aug 14th
Air Canada has announced that some big changes are coming to its popular Aeroplan loyalty program in the new year. As of Jan. 1, 2026, members will earn Aeroplan points based on how much they spend rather than how far they fly and their fare type. Qualifying for Elite Status is also being revamped w.... More »
Hot stocks: Canada’s top performers in Q3 2025 + MORE Oct 2nd
“Risk on!” was the theme of the third quarter in Canadian equity markets, as niche and smallish-cap stocks shot to the top of the performance table. Of the top 10 mid- and large-capitalization performers in Q3, eight more than doubled in value.
The best stock to have in your portfolio was dat.... More »
Is semi-retirement stressful? You bet—here’s what to do about it + MORE Jul 26th
One of my semi-retirement philosophies is that reducing stress can sometimes be more important than maximizing revenue. Assuming you’re self-employed in semi-retirement, as I am, you may find yourself juggling multiple clients and conflicting demands on your limited time and energy.
The topic o.... More »
How to pick the right ETF for your needs
– moneysense.ca
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are popular among DIY investors, thanks to their low fees (compared to mutual funds), convenience, built-in diversification, automatic rebalancing and liquidity. Indeed, investors can build a globally diversified and risk-appropriate portfolio with just a single ETF, if so desired.
An exchange-traded fund is a pooled investment with shares bought and sold on a stock exchange. An ETF can include stocks, bonds, commodities or a mixture of these. The largest ETFs still tend to be extremely low-cost funds that passively track a broad stock or bond market index.
A more recent investing trend, sector-specific and thematic ETFs have exploded on the scene, giving investors more options to build their ETF portfolio. These products can track any sector, industry or asset type, from blockchain technology to clean energy and space innovation.
But with more than 1,100 ETFs now available in Canada, it’s easy to see how investors can suffer from analysis paralysis when it comes to choosing the right products for their needs and goals…
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