Please indicate the general overall differences between the FTSE, MSCI & STOXX indexes. I realize there are many sub indexes for each these. I am not requesting any info on those. I am looking only for a macro summary and your order of preference for a conservative retail investor.
Q: I am low on materials stocks, with only FNV in my current portfolio. I am wondering about adding either BHP (about to become a significant potash producer) or NTR. Do you have a preference, or is there another choice that you think would be even better?
Q: Currently I hold both of these diversified metals companies (3.72% position in RIO and 1% position in BHP). BHP is a fairly recent addition. I have held RIO since 2019 and have added over time. I am questioning the wisdom of holding both companies and thinking of selling BHP (small gain) I consider RIO the best choice for a long term hold. Would appreciate your comments please.
Q: When lookking at the ROI over 3-5-10 years. The S&P has always done better than the others. When looking at the strength of their economy and the investment that US companies put in R&D how are they gonna loose their 1st position as a super economy power? and foremost and this is the question: Why invest elsewhere? Canada with merely 5% of the world economy? Europe has been lagging since I started investing 40 years ago where else? China? gotta be kidding. Seriously why spread our investments worldwide when the best is our neibours? Just buy the S&P and wait still forever.
Q: Please comment on each of these companies. Would like to add to RIF account. Interested in the material sector. Do you have another suggestion if neither of these are stable in your view. Thank you.
Q: I have owned Flutter for some time and am generally pleased with its performance. I am wondering if you are still positive on the name and if you see good growth potentail ahead. If so, what makes you bullish (or bearish). Finally do you see the listing of Fan Duel as likely to happen and is it a strong catalyst that gives us another reason to continue to hold beyond the basic business performance? Many thanks
Scott
I know you don't really follow non North American stocks closely but wonder if you have any thoughts on the Swedish bank Svenska Handelsbanken and its valuation right now? It seems to near a 5 year low in terms of stock price yet seems to a conservative bank with a decent yield.