The Loonie Hour
Canadian Farmers are Bracing for Tough Times Ahead- w/ guest Shaun Haney
Feb 23, 2024
Canadian farmers are facing tough times with falling commodity prices and government policies impacting profits. Discussion also includes inflation in Canada, troubles at European banks, the benefits of owning S&P 500 index ETFs, and challenges in the agricultural sector like increasing technology adoption and financial struggles.
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- Index investing offers diversification and market exposure through S&P 500 ETFs, beneficial for long-term investors.
- Adoption of technology in agriculture boosts efficiency and productivity through AI, robotics, and variable seeding techniques.
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Importance of Index Investing
Index investing, also known as passive investing, is gaining popularity among investors due to its benefits. By owning an entire index like the S&P 500 in the long term, investors can achieve diversification and exposure to the market's returns. An example discussed is BMO's S&P 500 index ETF, the largest ETF in Canada, tracking this well-known index at a low cost. This ETF serves as an efficient building block in a portfolio, saving time and effort while reducing single-stock risk.
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