As long-time readers will know, I review my model portfolios once a year and, if necessary, make minor changes when better or cheaper funds have been launched. I made no updates for 2018 or 2019, exce [...]
It’s been a stressful few months for investors using the popular swap-based ETFs from Horizons. These funds have been available since 2011 and have attracted some $5.3 billion in assets because of the [...]
For almost 20 years, the TD e-Series mutual funds have been one of the cheapest and easiest ways to build a Couch Potato portfolio. For most of that time they’ve gone about their business without much [...]
In my most recent podcast, I addressed an excellent question from Philip, who asked, “Are there days when ETF investors should avoid trading?” Philip’s question has nothing to do with trying to time t [...]
Many investors worry they'll be losing out if they sell a mutual fund or ETF right before it pays a distribution [MoneySense]
The new asset allocation ETFs launched by Vanguard and iShares in 2018 have made it easier than ever for investors to build a low-cost balanced portfolio. If you want a globally diversified mix of 80% [...]
Back in February, writing about the newly launched Vanguard’s asset allocation ETFs, I asked why it had taken so long for someone to create an ETF version of the traditional balanced index mutual fund [...]
Mike wants to know whether dividend-focused ETFs are a good choice for retirees [MoneySense]
U.S. investors can now buy index mutual funds with 0% fees. Is the deal too good to be true? [MoneySense]
Sam wants to helps his daughter set up a TFSA. How should he get started? [MoneySense]
A blog designed for Canadians who want to learn more about investing using index mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
