On September 24, 2024, we hosted our 6th Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni where the prominent Wall Street strategist provided his current thoughts on the U.S. economy and stock market, including three potential market scenarios and his probabilities for each. See below for a replay of the webcast as well as a written summary.
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Canadian Banks Q3 2024: Rob Wessel on BNN Bloomberg
Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg yesterday for the beginning of Canadian Bank Q3 Earnings to discuss TD Bank results and what they could mean for the rest of the group. In particular, Rob provided his outlook on the individual issues facing each bank and their impact on valuations.
HDIV — Outperforming S&P/TSX 60 with a Higher Yield (3 Years Later)
Just over three years ago, we launched the Hamilton Enhanced Multi-Sector Covered Call ETF (HDIV), Canada’s first enhanced “all-in-one” covered call ETF. HDIV invests in a portfolio of our YIELD MAXIMIZER™ sector covered call ETFs and has a sector mix “broadly similar” to the S&P/TSX 60. We believe HDIV is most attractive to investors seeking a higher income alternative to the S&P/TSX 60.
Higher Income from North American REITs | RMAX
Real estate investing has long been heralded as a solid pathway to passive income, yet the reality often involves much more than simply collecting a rental check. For investors looking to enjoy the benefits of real estate-related income without the hands-on hassles and costs, real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer a liquid and accessible alternative.
Higher Income from Canadian Utilities | UMAX
Most defensively-minded Canadian investors are well acquainted with the country’s largest utilities stocks – stalwarts like Fortis, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Hydro One, and Emera. Historically, the Canadian utilities sector has offered above-average dividend yields and exhibited lower volatility compared to the broader equity market.
Canadian Banks Q2 2024: Rob Wessel on BNN Bloomberg
Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg last week for the beginning of Canadian bank earnings to discuss TD Bank results and what they could mean for the rest of the group. He also provided his thoughts on: (i) TD Bank’s anti-money laundering probe; (ii) risks of mortgage resets; and (iii) the catalysts needed to drive better performance from Canadian bank stocks going forward. BNN Bloomberg: Rob…
U.S. Mid-Cap Financials — HUM Outperforms with Considerable Recovery Upside Remaining
The U.S. financials have been showing strong momentum this year outperforming the S&P 500[1], fueled by increased economic optimism and investor sentiment. The Hamilton U.S. Mid-Cap Financials ETF (HUM) has been the top performing U.S. financials/ banks ETFs in Canada since inception (see below). That said, following earnings season, the large-cap financials, which typically set the tone for the rest of the sector, are leading the…
The Case for Australian Banks in Canadian Portfolios
It is well known that Canadian investors favour their domestic banking oligopoly for its history of solid growth and stable dividends. What is less well known is that Australia is home to one of the world’s best banking sectors, with nearly identical long-term returns and dividends to those of the Canadian banks.
HFG — The Secret Bull Market in Global Financials
The Hamilton Global Financials ETF (HFG) continues to benefit from excellent performance, having materially outperformed Canadian financials in the last 1, 2, and 3-year periods with lower volatility. Despite the global financial sector’s strong performance over the last six months, there has been remarkably little discussion about it as current interests (AI, the “magnificent 7”, and a fixation on the Federal Reserve/the path for interest rates)…
Replay: Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni — Roaring 20s Still Ahead?
On April 2nd, 2024, we hosted a webcast with prominent Wall Street strategist, Ed Yardeni, where he provided his thoughts on U.S. equity markets, how the 2020s might be another ‘Roaring 20s, and what could cloud this optimistic outlook. Ed has been one of themost influential Wall Street strategists over the last 30 years and is regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. For more…
Canadian Banks: Buying Opportunity? (BNN Video)
Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the catalysts needed to get Canadian bank stocks moving from their low valuations, and if now is the right time to buy.
BMO/BNS Q1 2024 Takeaways (BNN Video)
Canadian bank earnings season began with BMO and BNS reporting Q1 results. This morning, Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg discussing his key takeaways (see video below).