In this chart post, lets take a look at the evolution of Dow Jones Industrial Averages over the years. The composition of the index has mirrored the changes in the U.S. economy. As the U.S. economy evolved from agrarian to industrial to knowledge hi-tech economy, the components of the index have changed accordingly. Click to …
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The S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index consists of Canadian energy sector stocks that are listed on the TSX. The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy ETF (XEG.TO) tracks the performance of this index. The top 10 components of this fund are listed below together with their ticker in the US markets and the current dividend yield: 1 .Suncor …
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The S&P Global Agribusiness Index is composed of 24 of the largest publicly-traded global agribusiness companies. The companies in this index include a diversified mix of Producers, Distributors & Processors and Equipment & Materials Suppliers in this sector. The Top 10 Constituents of this index are: 1. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM ) Current Dividend Yield: 2.21% USA …
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According to David Rosenberg of money manager Gluskin Sheff the U.S. stocks market is overvalued by 35% based on Shiller P/E ratios. The S&P 500 is up 9% YTD and most stocks have recovered strongly since the March lows of last year.The current P/E of S&P 500 is 21. However is this the time to …