The Canadian ETF industry is experiencing a period of rapid expansion. Investors show renewed interest in both global diversification and income-oriented strategies. These developments were explored in a recent discussion between TMX VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth and John Pagliacci, director at Guardian Capital, who outlined the forces shaping ETF demand as 2025 draws to a close. [...]The post Pagliacci on Why Yield is Dominating ETF Conversations appeared first on ETF Trends.

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NCAT can only make consent orders if it has the power to do so. Otherwise it can note the agreement of the parties. If the parties come to an agreement at the mediation they should make a written record and sign it. The mediator will make copies for the parties. If an agreement was not [...]The post This new system I cannot find the link to cancel a recurring billing agreement. appeared first on ETF Trends.

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Exercising caution is always a good idea for investors nearing or in retirement. That advice is particularly applicable today, as some riskier assets are pulling back in May. Prudent investors may also want to heed some recent commentary from the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserves latest ...

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CFRA today lowered our recommended exposure to the SP 500 Consumer Discretionary sector to marketweight from overweight. CFRA Chief Investment Strategist Sam Stovall noted that with commodity prices, wage pressures, transportation/freight rates, and numerous other factors pressuring costs, ...

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The SP 500 is off a third of a percent over the past week. Thats not an alarming decline, and perhaps not one that brings sell in May and go away to mind. Not yet anyway. However, recent equity market lethargy coupled with concerns about rising inflation may give advisors and investors ...

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Low interest rates and jittery equity markets combine to highlight the allure of high dividend and low volatility exchange trade funds. Some ETFs, including the VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NasdaqGM: CDL), marry those concepts. CDL tracks the highest 100 dividend-yielding ...

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Rising commodity prices could bolster resource-rich economies and related country-specific exchange traded funds. For instance, prices on iron ore and copper have hit record highs last week after global governments deployed trillions of dollars in stimulus spending that has propped up demand for raw...

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The Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE)has paved the way for the full suite of Global X ETFs the past month. Infrastructure has been a hot topic ever since U.S. president Joe Biden revealed his $2 trillion plan. The proposal includes a comprehensive plan to address not only ...

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By Roman Chuyan, CFA I show (again) that the stock market valuation is at its highest in at least 150 years. However, reason doesnt apply in a bubble; instead, crowd mentality is in charge. What might trigger a turn in the market? I think inflation and rising rates are inevitable. Stocks have ...

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On Tuesday, Fred Alger Management, LLC (Alger), a leading growth equity investment manager, announced the launch of theAlger 35 ETF (ATFV), a high-conviction, actively managed exchange traded fund (ETF). It will invest in the 35 best ideas sourced from the firms experienced analyst team. Effective ...

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In todays stubbornly low interest rate environment, constructing a portfolio for the long haul is incredibly challenging. Advisors have been forced to hunt for yield by taking on more risk. What if there was a way to find yield and keep an added layer of risk mitigation? In the upcoming ...

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Union Ministry of External Affairs has effected changes in the validity of rent agreement accepted as a proof of address. LDR can be generated by uploading the information of lost passport in the Tamil Nadu Police Department portal along with a photo-identity card. From now on, permanent address ...

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Finding value makes for a strong long-term investment, which could be why the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)has been seeing strong fund flows the past month. Fundamental analysis involves finding value among companies that have a competitive advantage in their respective marketplace...

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By Kimberly Woody, Senior Portfolio Manager GLOBALT Investments. The Tax Tail Proposals Currently on the Table Repeal 2017 Trump tax cuts Incomes above $400K The top tax bracket goes from 37.0% 39.6% Capital gains rate Tax investment income at ordinary rates for those who earn ...

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The only way to ensure an accurate translation is to review it point by point, clause by clause for inconsistencies. In an ideal situation, a translation will be conducted by an attorney (either one within your firm or a hired contract attorney, in the foreign country or locally) who can provide a ...

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Joining the ETF Report with hosts Alexis Christoforous and Kristin Myerson, ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon spoke to what investors should be expecting in the coming months. As Lydon explains, some major shifts are occurring. In the last year, areas like value stocks have started performing quite well. ...

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Bitcoin grabs the lions share of the headlines, but another cryptocurrency is outperforming it by a large margin: ether. This week ether, the transactional token of the Ethereum blockchain, has blown past its all-time high, soaring past the $3,000 mark and now edging close to $3,500 at time of print...

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The magnitude of central bank stimulus across the globe over the past year is fueling inflationary expectations. Coupled with the potential for synchronized global growth and supply constraints, many are arguing that the next commodities supercycle is upon us. In the upcoming webcast, Inflation, ...

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Social media giant Facebook beat earnings and revenue expectations during the first quarter of 2021, which should help give the Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL)a lift. Facebook, which comprises about 12% of SOCLs net assets, ousted Wall Streets expectations in earnings and revenue. The...

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Last September we published a commentary and video discussing the narrowness of the stock market recovery to that point. At that time, large cap stocks had outpaced small caps and the growth style had outperformed the value style by the largest spread in more than 20 years. We then took a deeper ...

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Isabelle Rodriguez penned the tweet she would send from her grave. But 24-year-old Rodriguez wasnt dying, or even ill. She was using Cake, a new app that lets you plan your funeral. Selling death to young folks used to be a tough gig. But COVID has been a boon for funeral start-ups. Cakes growth ...

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The last couple of years have witnessed a continuing boom in the U.S. housing market, as homebuyers have scrambled to find new domiciles. As it becomes increasingly difficult to find existing homes, potential buyers are turning to new construction in record numbers. There has been a mammoth ...

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The U.S. economy is the worlds largest. While the law of large numbers means its often difficult for the U.S. to notch emerging markets-esque GDP growth, it did just that in the first quarter. In the first three months of 2021, the U.S. economy expanded by a stellar 6.4%, providing ...

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Multiple investment factors are off to solid starts in 2021, providing ballast for assets like the FlexShares Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund (NYSEArca:QDYN). However, advisors and investors considering factor-based strategies should remember that factors, just like individual stocks, go through...

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Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed using top down, or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a weekly basis in this report, updating the report every Friday, along with an accompanying podcast and chart book. April 9, 2021 ...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is already a force to be reckoned with, but a recent partnership for Nvidia, a key component in the Global X Robotics Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ), could propel the fund higher. An article in The Journal noted that the semiconductor ...

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Quarterly Review March 31, 2021 The United States equity market, broadly measured by the Russell 3000 Index, returned +6.4% in the first quarter after a robust +20.9% in 2020 and +31.0% in 2019. Notable strong performance came from the energy and financial services sectors, which, as measured by the...

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By J. Keith Buchanan, Portfolio Manager GLOBALT Investments. Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain! The Great Oz has spoken! The Wizard of Oz We all know the scene. When the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Dorothy finally made their way to the Wizard of Oz, they all feared ...

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Last years coronavirus bear market was punitive for all investment styles, including value and small cap stocks. Owing to many companies in both groups being heavily focused on domestic operations, both factors are levered to what is now a resurgent U.S. economy. However, some investors ...

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Some of the more egregious polluters could become the next wave of companies to support environmental, social, and governance investments. According to Bank of America analysts, the best prospects for ESG interest ahead include reforming firms that are contributing to high carbon-dioxide emissions, ...

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