Market Views

Looking to build a diversified portfolio with your favourite stock selections? Many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can provide you with broad market exposure, while Canadian depositary receipts (CDRs) let you target ownership of specific global stocks - all in Canadian dollars. By blending these two options, investors can achieve an ideal mix of broad market exposure and precise stock choices. In this article, we dive into how ETFs and CDRs can complement each other to enhance your portfolio strategy. Learn how to set financial goals, manage risk, choose the right account and use ETFs to stay diversified while keeping investing simple.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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