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The Loonie Hour

Markets Calling for More Rate Cuts from the Bank of Canada

Jul 19, 2024
Markets are anticipating rate cuts from the Bank of Canada, with shelter inflation potentially dropping further. Real estate developers may face more challenges. The discussion also touches on political volatility, the state of ESG and DEI initiatives, and the appeal of ZSP ETF for S&P 500 exposure.
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  • Markets anticipate rate cuts by Bank of Canada due to lagging shelter inflation.
  • Investors rely on ZSP ETF for simplified S&P 500 exposure amid global economic uncertainties.

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Overview of ZSP ETF

Investors are using the ZSP ETF for S&P 500 exposure due to its simplicity and cost-efficiency since 2012. ZSP provides instant access to a diversified stock portfolio of 500 stocks in the index, a feat that would require significant expertise and frequent rebalancing with individual stocks. The ETF streamlines this process by offering a direct and low-cost way to access the index.

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