These two blue chip ETFs hold mostly large-capitalization, widely traded stocks on the Canadian exchange. Both funds mirror, or track, the performance of major stock market indexes as opposed to narrower ones focused on resources or themes, such as solar power or biotech.
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Canadian index mutual funds were among the better financial innovations to come along in the past few decades. Still the popularity of ETFs may soon eclipse them
Canadian index mutual funds are specialized mutual funds that aim to equal the performance of a Canadian market index,… Read More

ETF investing is one of the best financial innovations of our time but themed ETF investing—including the Dogs of the Dow or the equivalent ETFs on TSX—is a poor investing strategy
Dogs of the Dow, or Dow dogs for short, is not alone, however, with the… Read More

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are set up to mirror the performance of a stock market index or subindex. They hold a more or less fixed selection of securities representing the holdings that go into calculating the index or sub-index.
Today, we look at two Canadian ETFs… Read More

Any currency volatility can send investors hunting for hedged ETFs. But the extra costs limit the appeal of currency hedging as a strategy.
If you want to buy U.S. stocks and hedge against the U.S. dollar’s movements against the Canadian dollar, you could buy a hedged… Read More

Real-return bonds pay a return adjusted for inflation. But when you buy a real-return bond, you are only protecting yourself against unanticipated rises in inflation. For investors looking for diversification, a real-return bond ETF might be an option to consider.
Real-return bonds pay you a rate… Read More

ETFs have gained popularity among investors due to their ability to offer diversification, sector exposure, and lower fees compared to actively managed mutual funds. They also provide the flexibility of being traded like stocks throughout the day. However, not all ETFs are created equal, and… Read More

Traditionally, there have been several options for parents and grandparents looking to make investments for children. But here’s how to choose the best investments for children in 2025.
Taking the time to pick the right investments for children and grandchildren is a worthwhile endeavour. If the… Read More

Beware of investment concepts that add unnecessary features, and so increase fees and risk. These “bells & whistles” may seem like attractive enhancements, but they’re usually just thinly veiled marketing campaigns.
Even if they call them by some other name, most successful investors identify “bells… Read More

Identify qualities of the best ETFs, including diversification across top-quality stocks, so you can hold the best funds for your TFSA investing
Your tax-free savings account (TFSA) allows you to earn investment income, including interest, dividends, and capital gains, tax-free. Do you know how to incorporate… Read More