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The True Liquidity of an ETF

"If a certain ETF doesn’t trade often, or has low trading volume, will I be able to sell the ETF when I need to?” The quick answer is yes you can!

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Covered Call Strategy vs. Traditional Income Investments

There are many ways to earn income from investments, but a covered call strategy creates a dual stream of income which can benefit many investors.

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BMO ETF Portfolio Strategy Report Q3

BMO ETF PORTFOLIO STRATEGY REPORT (Q3 2023) All prices, returns and portfolio weights are as of market close on June 30, 2023, unless otherwise indicated.

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Low Volatility Investing – Benefitting from Alternative Weighting

Many investors look to equities for the growth component of portfolios, but low volatility investing achieves similar benefits while mitigating inherent risk.

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Money Market and Short-Term Fixed Income

A “great migration to cash” has been triggered by the flurry of inflows into fixed income and cash alternatives. After years of being a forgotten segment of the market, how and why are they the leading asset gatherer?

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Investing in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)

AI breakthroughs have the potential to massively improve profitability for companies but how do they impact your portfolio?

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10 ETF Innovations Impacting Portfolios Today

The ETF industry has seen significant innovation helping investors build better portfolios.

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Using ETFs for International Investing

International investing is a great way for DIY investors to diversify their portfolios. But how do you navigate the complex world of foreign stocks and currencies?

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ETF Fees: What You Need to Know Before Investing

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) can be a smart move for many investors, but it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the costs and fees associated with these investment vehicles.

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Why Investing in Clean Energy is a Good Opportunity

Investing in renewable energy is not only good for the environment, but it also presents several financial benefits.

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Cash Alternatives

Investors worried about higher inflation and slowing growth prefer investing in these cash alternatives to ride out the market volatility.

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BMO ETF Portfolio Strategy Report

BMO ETF Portfolio Strategy Report (Q2 2023) All prices, returns and portfolio weights are as of market close on March 31, 2023, unless otherwise indicated.

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What are Phantom Distributions from ETFs?

Phantom distributions aren’t anything spooky, but investors can expect to receive tax forms related to them.

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Fixed Income: The Outlook & Opportunities

As markets and economies continue to recalibrate, investors are wondering how to position defensively.

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Sector ETFs for Defensive Plays

Sector ETFs can provide investors with exposure to various industries, offering more diversity than simply investing in a single stock.

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Benefits of a Core-Satellite Investment Approach

Asset allocation is one of the most critical investment decisions an investor can make.

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Enhanced Monthly Cash Flow with Covered Call ETFs

The covered call strategy is a relatively simple concept to understand but can be difficult to execute correctly. The key is to understand the options market and the underlying stock before entering a covered call position.

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ETF Bid Offer Spreads

When buying or selling Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), investors should take bid/ask spreads into account and be aware of other execution considerations to achieve the best experience.

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Innovation is the Key to Growth

Innovation has the potential to create higher productivity – the same input generates higher output.  As productivity moves higher, more goods and services are produced, and as such the company or the economy grows.

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Inflation

While inflation was sidelined by several central banks and deemed as “transitory” for the most part during 2021, the tone shifted promptly this year as back-to-back red-hot inflation prints forced most central banks to go on an interest-rate hiking spree.

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Why Clean Energy Investors Cheered Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act

The directives of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act—in addition to the global energy transition, an energy crisis in Europe, and a renewed focus on energy security—represent strong tailwinds that support clean energy as an attractive investment opportunity.

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