ETFs

Q How should I reinvest dividend payouts from my ETFs? When and how are dividends reinvested taxed? A One disadvantage of utilizing ETFs over mutual funds is that dividends and interest payments are not automatically reinvested. Instead, they pay you in cash, which often stays in your account unused. By contrast, mutual funds can reinvest […]

One of the simplest methods to diversify your retirement portfolio is to use exchange-traded funds. ETFs are a terrific way to get diversified, passive exposure to a specific market index, sector, or theme. Dividend ETFs can also be a good strategy to generate low-risk income, especially now that interest rates are reaching historic lows. With

While dividends from US ETFs are classified as capital gains or returns of capital for US taxpayers (those who file a US tax return), they are nevertheless fully taxable to Canadian taxpayers. How can I know if the dividends from my ETFs are qualified? Let’s start with the fact that ETFs that carry stocks typically

ETFs give your portfolio diversification and access to specialist markets. ETFs, on average, have lower costs than mutual funds, making them a more cost-effective investment option. Because investment gains and withdrawals are tax-free, growth and income ETFs are a fantastic fit for a Roth IRA. Are ETFs suitable for Roth IRAs? ETFs give your portfolio

An ETF, or Exchange Traded Fund, is a pool of securities such as stocks, bonds, and options that may be purchased and sold in real time on a stock exchange like a stock. Most ETFs are meant to track an index rather than being actively managed. The expense ratios of ETFs are, on average, quite

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) combine the benefits of a mutual fund’s diversification and money management with the liquidity and tick-by-tock real-time trading of a stock. Lower transaction fees for ETF trading, tax-efficient structures, and a wide range of sectors/asset classes/focused investment schemes ideal for both traders and investors are among the other advantages. ETFs have grown

An ETF, or Exchange Traded Fund, is a pool of securities such as stocks, bonds, and options that may be purchased and sold in real time on a stock exchange like a stock. Most ETFs are meant to track an index rather than being actively managed. The expense ratios of ETFs are, on average, quite

Even if you buy through a bank and the fund bears the bank’s name, mutual funds and ETFs are not guaranteed or insured by the FDIC or any other government agency. Investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might result in a loss of capital. Don’t be fooled by last year’s excellent returns; they

On line 221 as well, management expense ratios (MERs) for mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not deductible. “Costs to manage or take care of your investments” or “fees for some investment advice” are the investment fees you can claim for your non-registered accounts, Patti. To be more explicit, the fees must be “paid

Fixed-income ETFs are bond funds whose shares are traded throughout the day on a stock exchange. There are fixed-income ETFs that track the Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, as well as funds that track corporate, government, municipal, international, and global debt. Why is an ETF a fixed-income investment? Large portions of the fixed income market