Six North American ETFs: 5 buys, 1 hold

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The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying. We see ETFs as one way for you to profit from the continuing stock market rise while at the same time cutting your risk. The best of these funds offer a diversified group of stocks and charge you low management fees. Here are five ETFs we like, and one we think you should pass on buying for now. ISHARES S&P/TSX 60 INDEX ETF, $33.60, is a buy. The ETF (Toronto symbol XIU; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) is a good low-fee way to buy the top companies listed on the TSX. Specifically, the fund’s holdings represent the S&P/TSX 60 Index. It focuses on the 60 largest, most heavily traded stocks on the…