As you may know an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a fund that trades like a stock. You purchase an ETF by way of a discount brokerage. To own 60 of the largest companies across all of the major sectors represented on the Toronto Stock Exchange you could simply enter the ticker XIU, and press […]
Looking to become a self-directed investor? The Robo Advisors are a wonderful training ground.
When you self-direct your investments you will be able to keep your fees at a rock bottom level. In fact, the route to the lowest fees is by way of managing your own investments. While you do not have to be a financial or investment genius there are a few areas where you will need […]
Should you invest in pot stocks? How do you invest in the cannabis sector?
It’s the industry that’s taken the investment world by storm. And Canadians are leading the way thanks to the legalization of marijuana for personal use. You can essentially become a seller/dealer of Mary Jane in legal fashion. Oh how times have changed. Many Canadian investors have already made a lot of money off of this […]
Investing in the One Ticket Asset Allocation Portfolios to Create Retirement Income.
I recently offered a 7-ETF model portfolio for retirement. It’s a common question “How do I use ETFs to fund my retirement?” Here’s The Simple 7 ETF Portfolio For Canadian Retirees. And the good news is that simplicity and simple asset allocation has worked wonders for North American retirees. We don’t have to get too […]
The Simple 7 ETF Portfolio for Canadian Retirees.
It’s a question that I am asked with regularity. Readers will email or comment on articles “all of this ETF stuff is great, but how do I set this up an ETF portfolio for retirement?” Robb Engen of Boomer and Echo will, uh well, ‘echo’ that sentiment. Here is the simple 7 ETF portfolio for […]
How to Create a Retirement Portfolio with Exchange Traded Funds.
Creating a retirement portfolio with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is easy. Creating a retirement portfolio with ETFs is a challenge. Both of the above statements is true. Building a retirement portfolio is quite simple, just as building wealth in the accumulation stage is quite simple. And if you’re a self-directed investor using ETFs you’re likely […]