Depositing the paycheque from your first real job in your bank account can be a bit of a rush, leaving you feeling flush with cash and ready to put the frugalities of the student lifestyle behind.

Smart beta ETFs are gaining ground on Index-tracking ETFs by adding criteria such as volatility, valuation, quality and size to limit the stocks held in the fund.

The U.S. election promises to be a wild ride to Nov. 8 and stock markets could be taken along for the volatile trip to voting day. With that in mind, experts are urging investors to resist falling prey to emotion and see past the short term while remaining focused on their plans.