XIT:CC News and Press, Ishares S&P/Tsx Capped Information Technology Index Etf From 06/03/22

Tech-based or tech-heavy Canadian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were hot picks in 2020 during the first COVID year. They mirrored the impressive performance of the technology sector that delivered a mind-boggling 80.3% overall return for the year. However, the sector’s robust ...

The entry of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the stock market was welcome news to risk-averse and passive investors. Besides simplifying the selection process, the asset class enable investors to spread the risks. However, ETFs aren’t risk-free because of these salient features. ...

The Nasdaq Composite Index is down 28%, and the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Tech Idx ETF (TSX:XIT) is down 40% year to date. The tech stock meltdown is here, as investors sell their high-risk growth stocks amid fears of a recession. Hedge funds were the first to sel...

Investors who invested in the stock market within the last six months are probably under the water, particularly if they invested in growth stocks. Will your money be better protected invested in exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? It depends on which funds you place your money in and the kin...

2022 really hasn’t been a great year for growth stocks, especially those from the previously high-flying technology sector . High inflation has prompted numerous central banks to hike interest rates, which has depressed the share prices of high-valuation stocks. Supply-ch...

Investing is one of the best ways to grow your money and become rich. But you don’t need to only focus on buying stocks to make that happen. There are plenty of top Canadian ETFs you can buy that will help you retire a millionaire. The key is that, just like stocks, you want to f...

Investing in exchange-trade funds (ETFs) offers numerous advantages for Canadian investors. ETFs are so beneficial that whether you’re a new investor making your first stock purchase, or a veteran investor with years of experience, you can utilize the benefits of ETFs all the sam...

One of the best ways to build a retirement portfolio with a hands-off approach is to invest in stable and well-diversified ETFs that you can buy and hold for decades. And if you can hold some of them for three decades or more, you may be able to grow your retirement portfolio to a decent en...

North American markets have had a choppy start to 2022. Investors were anxious coming into the new year, as central banks across the developed world announced that they would explore rate tightening in the months ahead. The pressure to pull the trigger on rate hikes has been exacerbated by ...

The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked the interest rate by 25 basis points and plans six more hikes this year to curb inflation. This news drove the stock market. The Nasdaq Composite Index and the TSX 60 Index surged over 3% and 1.27%, respectively, in the second half of the March 16th tradin...