How well does your ETF track its index?
The ideal index fund would deliver the precise return of its benchmark, but we all know that’s not realistic....
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New iShares ETFs give Canadians the world
In an era when ETFs are becoming increasingly narrow and specialized, the new iShares funds launched this week were...
Why you should avoid DRIPs in taxable accounts
Last week's post about calculating your adjusted cost base with ETFs drew some interesting comments. It's clear that many...
Calculating your adjusted cost base with ETFs
Being a DIY investor is easy when all your accounts are tax-deferred. As the April 30 tax deadline approaches,...
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How the 2013 budget will affect ETFs
The federal budget on March 21 included a proposal to put an end to investment funds that “seek to...
New BMO funds come in several flavours
This week BMO announced more additions to its line of ETFs. What’s most interesting about these new funds is...
Ask the Spud: The US-Dollar Couch Potato
We just sold our condo in Florida and now have some money to invest in non-registered accounts. The problem...
Confessions of an investing parasite
As index investing has gained popularity, it is also attracted its share of scorn. The latest example is an...
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The ETF’s Price is Right—except when it’s not
Last week I described how an ETF's market price and net asset value (NAV) can diverge. Now it's time...