What’s Happening to My Bond ETF?
If your portfolio includes a broad-based bond index fund, you've probably noticed its value has fallen significantly over the past several weeks. Judging from recent e-mails I've received, the reasons [...]
Why Use a Strip Bond ETF?
Barry Gordon admits he was surprised when he first read Justin Bender’s entry in First Asset’s Search for Canada's Next Top ETF contest, which I introduced in my previous post. “It runs against the gr [...]
A New ETF of Strip Bonds
Back in February I asked readers to share their ideas for new ETFs that might fill gaps in the current marketplace. The idea for that blog post came from a contest run by First Asset, who invited advi [...]
Does Dollar-Cost Averaging Work?
Many readers were surprised when I answered a recent Ask the Spud question by suggesting you’re usually better off investing a lump sum rather than using dollar-cost averaging (DCA). DCA is popular te [...]
Ask the Spud: Should I Buy In Now?
I’ve just inherited a six-figure sum and am interested in investing using the Couch Potato approach. What is your opinion on entering the market now, given it’s at a record high? — C.T. This is the mo [...]
Bond Options for the Socially Responsible
Most discussions about socially responsible investing (SRI) seem to revolve around stocks. If you’re an index investor with an interest in SRI, there are a number of ETFs that screen companies accordi [...]
Equity Index Funds for the Socially Responsible
Last week I shared my interview with Timothy Nash, president of Strategic Sustainable Investments, the blogger behind The Sustainable Economist, and an expert in socially responsible investing (SRI). [...]
More on Socially Responsible Index Investing
Here’s part two of my conversation with Timothy Nash, president of Strategic Sustainable Investments and the blogger behind The Sustainable Economist. (Part one is available here.) Next week I’ll go i [...]
Can Couch Potatoes Be Socially Responsible?
In my latest MoneySense column, I explored whether socially responsible investing is compatible with the Couch Potato strategy. If you’re not familiar with SRI, it’s about finding investments compatib [...]
ETF Dividend Dates Explained
[Note: In September 2017, the Canadian and U.S. markets began using a two-dat settlement period, rather than three. The information in this post needs to be adjusted accordingly.] Occasionally when yo [...]
