One of the most important principles of sound investment management is staying on top of what’s happening in the world and how those events affect finances. Conditions change quickly, and keeping up-to-date on developments and trends can be challenging. The team of experts producing IWB have been advising Canadian investors for over 25 years.
Edited and Published by Gordon Pape. Associate Editor: Richard Croft
With Gavin Graham, Ryan Irvine, Glenn Rogers, Shawn Allen, Adam Mayers, Paul Bamford & Michael Corcoran.
Recent Issues
iwb22443 (December 9, 2024)
The envelope please… The Week… Animal spirits… Richard Croft updates five ETFs… Gordon Pape updates UnitedHealth Group… Taming Texas… Ryan Irvine updates Firan Technology… Price increase
iwb22442 (December 2, 2024)
Trump’s tariffs… Trump and your money… The Week… Drilling for dollars… Gavin Graham updates Canadian Natural Resources, Cameco, First Quantum… Ryan Irvine updates VersaBank… Price increase
iwb22441 (November 25, 2024)
Opposite directions… The Week… Discount brands drive grocery sales… Adam Mayers updates Scotts Miracle-Gro… Is Trump good for small caps?… Ryan Irvine updates Aritzia, BioRem… Your Questions: Buying T-bills
iwb22440 (November 18, 2024)
CanTech stocks continue to shine… The Week… Where now for stocks?… History working against S&P… Shawn Allen updates Stantec, Berkshire Hathaway, Starbucks… Gordon Pape updates CGI Group… History offers key to success… Your Questions: Trump’s tariffs
Recent Updates
iShares Russell 2000 Index
IWM is an ETF designed to track the investment results of the Russell 2000 Index. The underlying index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market.
Hold
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is the largest healthcare company in the world. It is divided into two segments, with UnitedHealth providing insurance coverage while Optum offers information and technology-enabled health services. The company provides services to over 150 million people.
Hold
JP Morgan US Momentum Factor ETF
This ETF provides exposure to US equities that have produced robust risk-adjusted momentum. Its rules-based approach aligns with the Russell 1000 sector weights.
Sell
Firan Technology
Firan is a leading global supplier of aerospace and defence electronic products and subsystems. With facilities in Canada, the United States, and Tianjin, China, FTG provides prototype development and manufacturing services complemented by quick-turn-around production runs. The company has two operating segments: FTG Aerospace and FTG Circuits.
Hold
iShares Silver Trust
Silver is the poor man’s gold. SLV is a way to hedge the inflation wildcard, as it holds physical silver rather than silver futures. So, you eliminate the risks associated with misallocations within the silver market. SLV is an ETF to hedge the inflation wildcard.