The TSX 60 Index and the TSX Composite index made some moves. They kicked out a few bums and they welcomed a few companies that are ‘up and comers’. The bums for the TSX 60 were Bombardier and former tech darling BlackBerry. Good riddance to Bombardier. That failed company has been ripping off Canadian taxpayers […]
Canadian ETF investors add over $2.4 billion in May.
Canadian ETF investors continue to add to their portfolios during the pandemic. For May, the Canadian ETF Association and National Bank reported that Canadian ETF investors added over $2.4 billion to accounts. We continue to see robust activity with self directed investors and at the Canadian Robo Advisors. There is also plenty of momentum with […]
The greater growth ETF portfolio.
When we build an ETF portfolio we can seek greater total returns beyond the market. That is, beyond the cap weighted funds such as those that track the S&P 500. You’ll find a greater growth ETF portfolio option in the Model ETF Portfolio page. As always the ETF model portfolios are not recommendations, but perhaps […]
Has that Canadian home bias really hurt the Canadian investor?
Most of us make the same ‘mistake’. We invest with a home bias. You will see many estimates that show Canadians investing some 50% or more in the Canadian stock markets. What has been the cost to the Canadian investor? A quick look shows that a Canadian portfolio home bias has not hurt the Canadian […]
The New Balanced Portfolio.
I recently asked if it was curtains for the traditional balanced portfolio. The post was in response to a few reader questions and concerns. We don’t know the future, but I would hold the opinion that a traditional balanced portfolio will still get the job done. That said, there are a few moves that we […]
Say goodbye to your Canadian home bias.
Investors around the globe are known to invest with a home bias. That is, due to familiarity investors allocate too much to their home country. Canadians will typically hold more Canadian equities compared to US or International equities. Meanwhile Canada represents only 3% of the global economy. And OK, I’ll lead off with my personal […]