How to buy International Stocks? Country specific ETFs are a great way to invest in the broad equity market of a country that you believe will grow. As the global economy looks to be slowing down, and there are macro […]
A year ago, everyone was talking cannabis. 🌿 When Canada legalized weed on October 17, 2018, sector leader, Canopy Growth closed at $65.76. On Oct.16, 2019, the stock was worth $26.64. Canopy’s plunge reflects the woes of the wider cannabis […]
Cancer fighting drugs and therapy companies are poised to profit from long term aging trends of the population as well as the rise of cancer in general. There are now companies that are trying to personalize treatments with gene therapy. […]
Markets were jolted last week upon bad manufacturing data and geopolitical tensions. Though the indices turned positive to end the week, they still haven’t recovered from this pullback. Did you panic and sell? Did you hold? Or did you buy? […]
October. A time when sunshine gives way to falling leaves; baseball ends while hockey and basketball begin; and seasonality reigns. Seasonality tracks the long-term performance patterns of stocks and sectors. Some stocks rise during certain months, and others fall in […]
Cyber security issues are front and centre of discussion recently. The sector is outperforming the market year to date. Security has become a top priority for corporations and there is an expected rise in allocation to security spending to combat […]
This week’s drone strikes that shut down Saudi Arabia’s oil production sent many Canadian oil stocks upwards. The energy sector seems to be picking up more steam and investors are returning to the prospects of the industry. Analysts have been […]
Sunday’s drone strikes that shut down Saudi Arabia’s oil production continue to haunt markets with investors keeping a close eye on oil futures. On Monday, a barrel of WTI leapt 12.82% ($7.03) to close at $61.88. In Canada, the TSX’s […]
Gold has been long considered a safe haven asset that would be a safer investment in uncertain times. In the last three months, gold has risen over 20%. It’s a sign that investors are looking for surer investments and changing […]
The biggest film festival after Cannes, TIFF (the Toronto International Film Festival) is in full swing. Celebrities grace red carpets, fans and paparazzi snap pics, and filmgoers overdose on world movies. This is show business, and without business, there’s no […]
Home building is very cyclical and momentum oriented. It really depends on where we are in the economic cycle, and how housing is performing. Building starts have remained strong, and there’s still demand but not enough supply. Labour and land […]
Global markets have been experiencing a tumultuous couple of weeks, with concerns mounting over an upcoming recession. The inverted yield curve that has only worsened, and has investors on edge. Concerns over the trade war between the U.S. and China […]
The second biggest wine company in Canada is also into beer. They recently launched the Wayne Gretzky Craft Beer. They are focusing on marketing and valuation has recently come down. In good times and bad, people will go out for […]
Insurance companies are financial institutions that are in the business of risk management. Generally, these companies are either life insurance or property and casualty insurance. The two types have different considerations. Life Insurance companies are mandated by the government to […]
Wine is becoming more popular among the younger generation, and millennials are consuming more wine than other generations. There are not many wine or distillery companies that trade publicly, although the increased demand could have strong benefits to the sector. […]
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