Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (TSX: VEQT) is often praised as a one-stop, diversified stock solution worldwide. And although it is a great investment for the right investor, I don’t think it is eligible if the smartest investment you can make today. Although I cannot give personalized advice, I can point out some clear shortcomings in […]
Many thematic exchange -related funds (ETFs) look exciting on paper, but fall short in practice. Common problems are narrow portfolios, concentrated bets on a handful of shares and high costs for what amounts to a niche index. If the theme is called, they rise. If it cools down, they can fall twice as quickly. If […]
It is not unusual that a single stock drops 5-10% at night. A disappointing income report, weak guidance, analysts -downgrade or even a surprise development of the regulations can make shares tumbled in one session. Those swings can even be sharper in a controversial, hype-driven industry such as artificial intelligence (AI), where expectations are high […]