How to create a long-term investment strategy using ETFs

Whether it’s the gym or any other pursuit, getting stronger and improving takes commitment, discipline, and a plan. Investing is no different. Learn how to set financial goals, manage risk, choose the right account and use ETFs to stay diversified while keeping investing simple.

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Why the U.S. Dollar Could Fall Further—but Keep its Reserve Status

However, theory doesn’t necessarily equate to practice – and the greenback’s decline speaks to a change in structural factors that we don’t see dissipating any time soon barring a substantial pivot in U.S. trade and foreign policy.

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A Gameplan for the Trade War

Just a few short months after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump has fired the opening salvo of a global trade war.

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Portfolio Strategy Report (Q2 2025)

All prices, returns and portfolio weights are as of market close on March 31, 2025, unless otherwise indicated.

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Defying the Decline: 3 Top Defensive ETF Strategies

Here are three defensive BMO ETF strategies to help insulate portfolios from potential volatility ahead.

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Gold: Three Reasons for Optimism, and One Risk to Watch

Instead, our focus for this note—which also dovetails nicely with the one-year anniversary of the launch of the BMO Gold Bullion ETF (Ticker: ZGLD)—is to examine whether or not we should expect to see further upside from here. And after careful thought and deliberation, we identify three reasons for optimism as well as one important risk to monitor. Learn strategies to build a resilient, well-balanced investment strategy that stands the test of time – without the guesswork.

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5 ETFs for a Strong Core: Building a Resilient Portfolio

A strong investment portfolio starts with a solid foundation. Just like a well-built house, your investments need core holdings that provide stability and long-term growth. Learn strategies to build a resilient, well-balanced investment strategy that stands the test of time – without the guesswork.

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Playing Defense with Sector ETFs

Here’s how an equally weighted portfolio of healthcare, utility, and consumer staples ETFs could provide better downside protection and reduce volatility.

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Q4 2024: Commentary From ARK’s CIO

An investment in an ARK ETF is subject to risks and you can lose money on your investment in an ARK ETF. There can be no assurance that the ARK ETFs will achieve their investment objectives

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Invest Overseas, With Ease: The Power of Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs)

CDRs offer Canadian investors a seamless gateway to global markets, minimizing currency risks, enabling fractional ownership, and facilitating international diversification, all in Canadian dollars

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