Why the U.S.-Canada Relationship Matters for ETFs
February 25, 2009 – Canada is facing a difficult year, but timely monetary and fiscal policy are going to help stave off the worst for markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

How Canada Plans to Rouse Economy, ETF
December 10, 2008 – Global economic lethargy has started to hinder Canada’s economy and exchange traded fund (ETF), but the government has acknowledged the necessity of taking action. (more…) Continue Reading »

Technical Recession Dogs Canada’s ETF
November 25, 2008 – You’ll excuse Canada’s exchange traded fund (ETF) for feeling a little glum these days: the finance minister say the country may be in a technical recession. Since the economy is expected to contract in the current... Continue Reading »

ETFs Winning Global Popularity Contest
November 7, 2008 – All over the world, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are enjoying investor interest. Canadian ETFs are seeing record inflows of cash while their mutual funds are experiencing record sell offs, according to Investment Executive. It’s a situation... Continue Reading »

Few Markets, ETFs Spared As Recession Fears Spread
October 24, 2008 – The morning’s troubles began before even a single exchange traded fund (ETF) could trade: losses in Asia and Europe combined with fears of a deep global recession led to the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s plunge... Continue Reading »

Canada and ETF Must Adapt to Change Quickly
October 20, 2008 – The financial crisis in the United States is spilling over into the North, as Canada’s currency is facing its third week of a decline, bringing down gains for their exchange traded funds (ETFs). The threat of... Continue Reading »

Study: Canada Is Land of the Free, But ETF Faces a Challenge
September 27, 2008 – Canada’s status as an economically freer country than the United States could pay off for its exchange traded fund (ETF). The United States is no longer the leader of the laissez faire, as Canada has more... Continue Reading »

Conservatives Want Canada, But Does The ETF Want The Change?
September 8, 2008 – Exchange traded funds (ETFs) focused on our neighbors to the north could feel the impact of early elections. The country’s prime minister’s call for an such an election will be their third national ballot in four... Continue Reading »

Canada’s Inflation May Or May Not Affect ETF, Depending On Time Frame
August 26, 2008 – Inflation is knocking on Canada’s door, and this may mean a slowdown for the iShares MSCI Canada (EWC) exchange traded fund (ETF), as well. The annual inflation rate rose to its highest since 2003 for our... Continue Reading »

Canadian ETF Faces High Energy And High Activity
July 29, 2008 – Canada’s main stock index is on the upswing, lending upward mobility to related exchange traded funds (ETFs). A share sale by Merrill Lynch (MER) boosted confidence that financial firms in Canada can withstand failed housing-related investments,... Continue Reading »