Rudy Luukko

Rudy is an award-winning journalist who has covered the fund industry for four decades. He led Morningstar.ca’s editorial coverage from 2004 to 2018 and is now an independent financial journalist.

What a difference a Middle East war makes

What a difference a Middle East war makes

Investors had expected oil to bottom out around US$60 a barrel this year — now the war in Iran is expected to have a lasting impact on prices

By Rudy Luukko |April 13, 2026

5 min read

Betting on infrastructure with ETFs

Market Insights

Betting on infrastructure with ETFs

Infrastructure companies — like energy pipelines and electrical utilities — have earned a reputation as reliable generators of cash flow and steady dividend payers. But in recent years, this industry-diversified segment of the equities market has also become a growth play in addition to its traditional defensive role. “Global infrastructure spending is steadily rising as […]

By Rudy Luukko |February 11, 2026

4 min read

The ETF year in review

The ETF year in review

More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record

By Rudy Luukko |December 12, 2025

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