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Plain-language explainers for individual Canadian ETFs, grouped by what they do, plus head-to-head comparisons of the funds people weigh against each other.
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All-in-one portfolios
FBAL ETF: what Fidelity All-in-One Balanced ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FBAL is Fidelity's $11B 60/40 all-in-one balanced ETF. Listed 2021, 0.40% MER, 15.1% three-year return. Active underlying funds, not index.
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FGRO ETF: what Fidelity All-in-One Growth ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FGRO is Fidelity's $6B 85/15 all-in-one growth ETF. Listed in 2021, 0.42% MER, 19.8% three-year annualized return. Uses Fidelity's active underlying funds.
6 min read MBAL ETF: what Mackenzie Balanced Allocation ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
MBAL is Mackenzie's 60/40 balanced allocation ETF. Listed in 2020, 0.18% MER, 14.1% three-year annualized return. The cheapest balanced wrapper on this list.
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MCON ETF: what Mackenzie Conservative Allocation ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
MCON is Mackenzie's 40/60 conservative allocation ETF. Listed 2020, 0.19% MER, 10.3% three-year return. The cheapest conservative wrapper.
6 min read MGRW ETF: what Mackenzie Growth Allocation ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
MGRW is Mackenzie's 80/20 growth allocation ETF. Listed 2020, 0.18% MER, 18.0% three-year return. The cheapest growth wrapper here.
6 min read NBLD ETF: the NBI Balanced ETF Portfolio, explained
NBLD is National Bank's balanced all-in-one ETF portfolio, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026 at a 0.35% fee. Here's what it is and how it stacks up.
4 min read NCNS ETF: the NBI Conservative ETF Portfolio, explained
NCNS is National Bank's conservative all-in-one ETF portfolio, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026 at a 0.35% fee. Here's how it works and how it compares.
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NEQT ETF: the NBI Equity ETF Portfolio, explained
NEQT is National Bank's all-equity all-in-one ETF portfolio, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026 at a 0.35% fee. Here's how it compares to VEQT and XEQT.
4 min read NGRW ETF: the NBI Growth ETF Portfolio, explained
NGRW is National Bank's growth all-in-one ETF portfolio, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026 at a 0.35% fee. Here's where it sits on the ladder and what to check.
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XGRO ETF: what iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio is, what it holds, and how it works
XGRO is iShares' 80/20 one-ticker growth portfolio ETF. About 0.20% MER, roughly $4.9B in assets, automatically rebalanced. Here's what's inside.
6 min readFactor & Avantis
CACE ETF: what CACE.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CACE.TO is the Avantis CIBC Canadian Equity ETF, listed on the TSX in February 2026. Here's what it is, what it holds, the management fee, and how the factor tilt works.
6 min read CADE ETF: what CADE.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CADE.TO is the Avantis CIBC International Equity ETF, listed on the TSX in March 2026 at a 0.29% management fee. What it is, what it holds, and how the factor tilt works.
6 min read CAEM ETF: what CAEM.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CAEM.TO is the Avantis CIBC Emerging Markets Equity ETF, the last of the lineup to list (March 31, 2026) at a 0.39% management fee. What it holds and how it works.
6 min read CAGE ETF: what CAGE.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CAGE.TO is CIBC and Avantis's all-equity ETF, listed on the TSX in March 2026. What it holds, the 0.28% management fee, the factor tilt, and who it's for.
7 min read CALV ETF: what CALV.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CALV.TO is the Avantis CIBC U.S. Large Cap Value ETF, listed on the TSX in February 2026 at a 0.25% management fee. What it is, what it holds, and how the value tilt works.
6 min read CASV ETF: what CASV.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CASV.TO is the Avantis CIBC Global Small Cap Value ETF, listed on the TSX in March 2026. Here's what it is, what it holds, the management fee, and how the small-cap value strategy works.
7 min read CAUV ETF: what CAUV.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CAUV.TO is the Avantis CIBC U.S. Small Cap Value ETF, the Canadian-listed equivalent of AVUV. Listed February 2026 at a 0.35% management fee. What it holds and how it works.
6 min read CCGP ETF: what CCGP.TO is, what 'Permanence' means, and how it works
CCGP.TO is the Counterpoint Global CIBC Global Permanence ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.60% management fee. What it is, what 'Permanence' means, and how it works.
6 min read CAUS ETF: what CAUS.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CAUS.TO is the Avantis CIBC U.S. All-Cap Equity ETF, listed on the TSX in February 2026 at a 0.19% management fee. What it is, what it holds, and how the factor tilt works.
6 min read CCIP ETF: what CCIP.TO is, what 'Permanence' means, and how it works
CCIP.TO is the Counterpoint Global CIBC International Permanence ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.60% management fee. What it is, what 'Permanence' means, and how it works.
6 min read CCUL ETF: what CCUL.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CCUL.TO is the Counterpoint Global CIBC U.S. Large Cap Growth ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.50% management fee. What it is, who Counterpoint Global is, and how it works.
6 min read CCUS ETF: what CCUS.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
CCUS.TO is the Counterpoint Global CIBC U.S. Small Cap Growth ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.60% management fee. What it is, who Counterpoint Global is, and how it works.
6 min read DACL ETF: the Desjardins Canadian Equity Leaders ETF, explained
DACL is an actively managed Canadian large and mid-cap equity ETF, trading on the TSX since June 29, 2026 at a 0.43% fee. Here's the mandate and the trade-offs.
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DAGL ETF: the Desjardins Global Opportunities ETF, explained
DAGL is an actively managed global equity ETF with partial currency hedging, trading on the TSX since June 29, 2026 at a 0.54% fee. Here's what's inside.
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FCCM ETF: what Fidelity Canadian Momentum ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FCCM is Fidelity's Canadian momentum-tilted ETF. Listed 2020, 0.38% MER, 27.9% three-year return. Holdings, fees, and where it fits.
7 min read FCCV ETF: what Fidelity Canadian Value ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FCCV is Fidelity's Canadian value-tilted ETF. Listed in 2020, it has put up a 22.9% three-year annualized return. Here's the MER, holdings, and where it fits.
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FCIM ETF: what Fidelity International Momentum ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FCIM is Fidelity's international momentum ETF. Listed 2020, 0.49% MER, 27.3% three-year return. Holdings, fees, and where it fits.
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FCMO ETF: what Fidelity U.S. Momentum ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FCMO is Fidelity's U.S. momentum-tilted ETF. Listed in 2020, it has put up a 31.8% three-year annualized return. Here's the MER, holdings, and where it fits.
7 min read FCVH ETF: what Fidelity U.S. Value Currency Neutral ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FCVH is Fidelity's U.S. value-tilted ETF with CAD hedging. Listed 2020, 0.41% MER, 23.5% three-year return. Fees, fit, and trade-offs.
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RNVL: the RBC Enhanced North American Value Fund, explained
RNVL is a leveraged active value fund from RBC, trading on Cboe Canada since June 9, 2026 at a 1.00% fee. Here's how it differs from its quant siblings and what to weigh.
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ZMID.U ETF: what BMO S&P U.S. Mid Cap Index ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
ZMID.U is BMO's S&P U.S. Mid Cap 400 tracker, USD-denominated. Listed 2020, 0.17% MER, 15.3% three-year return. The cheapest U.S. mid-cap here.
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ZMPI: the BMO Market+ International Equity Fund, explained
ZMPI extends BMO's Market+ suite to international stocks, trading on Cboe Canada since June 25, 2026 at a 0.25% fee. Here's how the systematic tilt works.
4 min readIncome & dividend
AENP ETF: the AGF Enhanced U.S. Income Plus Fund, explained
AENP is the ETF series of AGF's U.S. equity option-writing fund, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026. Monthly income, put and call writing, and possible leverage. Here's what to know.
5 min read ASHR: the Mulvihill Split Capital Share ETF, explained
ASHR holds the capital shares of Canadian split share corporations, the leveraged side of the structure, trading on the TSX since June 24, 2026. Here's how split shares work.
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CCBA: the CIBC Canadian Bond Fund ETF Class, explained
CCBA is the ETF class of CIBC's $7 billion core Canadian bond fund, listed on Cboe Canada in May 2026 at a 0.20% fee. Here's what's inside and how it compares.
4 min read CMAX ETF: what CMAX.TO is, and how the YIELD MAXIMIZER income works
CMAX.TO is the Hamilton Canadian Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026. What it is, how the covered-call monthly income works, and the trade-offs.
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CSTB: the CIBC Short-Term Income Fund ETF Class, explained
CSTB is the ETF class of CIBC's $1.6 billion short-term bond fund, listed on Cboe Canada in May 2026 at a 0.17% fee. Here's what it holds and who it suits.
4 min read DACU ETF: the Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF, explained
DACU is an actively managed core Canadian bond ETF, trading on the TSX since June 29, 2026 at a 0.30% fee. Here's the mandate and how it compares to an index fund.
4 min read DGGB ETF: the Desjardins Global Government Bond Index ETF, explained
DGGB tracks a G7 government bond index with CAD hedging, trading on the TSX since June 2, 2026 at a 0.20% fee. Here's what it holds and where it fits.
4 min read DIVY ETF: what DIVY.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
DIVY.TO is the Global X Active U.S. Dividend ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.35% management fee. What it holds, how the active dividend strategy works, and the trade-offs.
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FCGI ETF: what Fidelity Global Monthly High Income ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
FCGI is Fidelity's monthly-distribution global income ETF. Listed in 2020, 0.64% MER, 13.3% three-year annualized return. Built for income, not growth.
6 min read GIGD ETF: the Guardian i3 Global Dividend Growth Fund, explained
GIGD is the ETF series of Guardian's AI-assisted global dividend growth strategy, trading on the TSX since June 16, 2026. Here's the strategy, the fees, and what's still unknown.
5 min read CMCC, CMCL, SVCC, SVCL: Global X's commodity covered-call ETFs
Global X's CMCC, CMCL, SVCC, and SVCL are covered-call and enhanced covered-call versions of its commodity producer and silver miner ETFs. Here's how each one works.
6 min read GICD ETF: the Guardian i3 Canadian Dividend Growth Fund, explained
GICD is the ETF series of Guardian's AI-assisted Canadian dividend growth fund, trading on the TSX since June 16, 2026. Here's the strategy, the concentration, and the costs.
5 min read IMAX ETF: what IMAX.TO is, and how the YIELD MAXIMIZER income works
IMAX.TO is the Hamilton International Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026. What it is, how the covered-call monthly income works, and the trade-offs.
6 min read JEPH ETF: what JEPH.TO is, and how it differs from JEPI
JEPH.TO is the CAD-hedged version of JPMorgan's US Equity Premium Income ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026. What it is, how the income works, and hedged vs unhedged.
7 min read JPIE ETF: what JPIE.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
JPIE.TO is the JPMorgan Income Active ETF, a CAD-hedged active fixed-income fund listed on the TSX in 2026 at a 0.39% management fee. What it holds and how it works.
6 min read JPQH ETF: what JPQH.TO is, and how it differs from JEPQ
JPQH.TO is the CAD-hedged version of JPMorgan's Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026. What it is, how the income works, and hedged vs unhedged.
7 min read MBNK: the Mulvihill Canadian Bank ETF, explained
MBNK holds the Big Six Canadian banks with option writing for monthly income, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026. Here's what's confirmed and what isn't.
5 min read PFRD: the Mulvihill Split Preferred Share ETF, explained
PFRD holds the preferred shares of Canadian split share corporations, the steadier side of the structure, trading on the TSX since June 24, 2026. Here's how it works.
4 min read RCDL: the RBC Enhanced Quant Canadian Dividend Leaders Fund, explained
RCDL is a leveraged quant Canadian dividend fund from RBC, trading on Cboe Canada since June 9, 2026. About 25% borrowing on top of a dividend portfolio. Here's how it works.
5 min read RUDL: the RBC Enhanced Quant U.S. Dividend Leaders Fund, explained
RUDL is a leveraged quant U.S. dividend fund from RBC, trading on Cboe Canada since June 9, 2026. Its top holdings are mega-cap tech. Here's what's actually inside.
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TUED ETF: what TD Active U.S. Enhanced Dividend ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
TUED is TD's active U.S. dividend ETF. Listed in 2020, 0.73% MER, 26.0% three-year annualized return. Active mandate lets the team skip dividend traps.
6 min read VIGG ETF: what the Vanguard Developed ex-North America Dividend Appreciation Index ETF is
VIGG is Vanguard Canada's international dividend-growth ETF, listed on the TSX June 2026. 0.28% fee, tracks developed-market companies (outside Canada and the U.S.) that keep raising dividends.
6 min read URCC ETF: what URCC.TO is, and how the uranium covered-call income works
URCC.TO is the Global X Uranium Covered Call ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.65% management fee. What it holds, how the covered-call income works, and the trade-offs.
5 min read VUDH ETF: what the Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) is
VUDH is the CAD-hedged version of Vanguard Canada's U.S. high-dividend ETF on the TSX, 0.28% fee. It removes the U.S. dollar swing. Here's how it works and VUDH vs VUDV.
6 min read VUDV ETF: what the Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield Index ETF is, and VUDV vs VUDH
VUDV is Vanguard Canada's U.S. high-dividend ETF on the TSX, unhedged, 0.28% fee, tracking the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index of 560+ U.S. stocks. Here's how it works and how it compares to the hedged VUDH.
6 min readESG
CLML ETF: what CI Global Climate Leaders Fund is, what it holds, and how it works
CLML.TO is an active global equity ETF from CI that owns companies positioned for the energy transition. Here's the MER and how it compares.
8 min read ESG.TO ETF: what Invesco S&P 500 ESG Index ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
ESG.TO is Invesco's S&P 500 ESG index tracker, listed in 2020. 0.17% MER, 22.5% three-year annualized return. The cheapest U.S. ESG equity ETF on this list.
6 min read GBAL ETF: what iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio is, what it holds, and how it works
GBAL is iShares' 60/40 ESG-screened balanced portfolio ETF. Listed in 2020, 0.24% MER, 15.2% three-year annualized return. Here's what's inside.
6 min read GCNS ETF: what iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio is, what it holds, and how it works
GCNS is iShares' 40/60 ESG-screened conservative portfolio ETF. Listed in 2020, 0.23% MER, 11.4% three-year annualized return. Here's what's inside.
6 min read GEQT ETF: what iShares ESG Equity ETF Portfolio is, what it holds, and how it works
GEQT is iShares' ESG-screened all-equity portfolio ETF. Listed in 2020, it has put up a 22.7% three-year annualized return at 0.25% MER. Here's what's inside.
6 min read GGRO ETF: what iShares ESG Growth ETF Portfolio is, what it holds, and how it works
GGRO is iShares' 80/20 ESG-screened growth portfolio ETF. Listed in 2020, 0.24% MER, 18.8% three-year annualized return. Here's what's inside.
6 min read QQCE ETF: what Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 Index ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
QQCE is Invesco's ESG-screened NASDAQ 100 ETF. Listed 2021, 0.21% MER, 30.0% three-year return. The ESG screen barely changes character.
5 min readThematic & pre-IPO
AMDU: the SavvyLong (2X) AMD ETF, explained
AMDU delivers two times the daily move of AMD stock, trading on the TSX since June 16, 2026 at a 1.55% fee. Here's how daily-reset leverage really behaves.
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Anthropic ETF Canada: how to get Anthropic exposure before the IPO
There's no direct Anthropic ETF in Canada, because Anthropic is private. The routes today: US-listed funds with a stake, broad AI ETFs, and proxies like Amazon.
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BDAY: the Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX ETF, explained
BDAY combines bitcoin exposure with same-day option writing and modest leverage, trading on Cboe Canada since June 25, 2026. Canada's first 0DTE bitcoin income ETF, explained.
5 min read COMX ETF: what COMX.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
COMX.TO is the Global X All-In-One Commodity Producers Equity ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.55% management fee. What it holds and how it works.
5 min read PLTU, RBNU, METU: how 2X single-stock ETFs actually work
LongPoint's PLTU, RBNU, and METU are 2X daily leveraged single-stock ETFs on Palantir, Robinhood, and Meta. Here's how daily-reset leverage works and why it isn't buy-and-hold.
7 min read MUU: the SavvyLong (2X) Micron ETF, explained
MUU delivers two times the daily move of Micron stock, trading on the TSX since June 16, 2026 at a 1.55% fee. Memory-chip volatility, doubled. Here's what that means.
4 min read NTHM ETF: the NBI Thematic Rotation ETF, explained
NTHM rotates across the top-ranked global investment themes by quality and momentum, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026 at a 0.55% fee. Here's how the rotation works.
5 min read OpenAI ETF Canada: how to get OpenAI exposure before the IPO
There's no direct OpenAI ETF in Canada, because OpenAI is private. The real routes today: US-listed pre-IPO funds, broad AI ETFs, and proxies like Microsoft.
6 min read ORBU: the SavvyLong (2X) SpaceX ETF, explained
ORBU delivers two times the daily move of newly listed SpaceX stock (SPCX), trading on the TSX since June 16, 2026. Double leverage on IPO volatility. Here's the full picture.
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PGRX ETF: the Purpose Global Resource Fund, explained
PGRX is the ETF series of Purpose's active global resource fund, trading on the TSX since June 23, 2026. A 20-year-old strategy with a spectacular recent run. Here's the full picture.
5 min read ORBX ETF: what the Global X Space Tech Index ETF is, what it holds, and how it works
ORBX is Global X's space ETF on the TSX. 0.49% fee, tracks listed space companies like Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile. Important: it does not hold SpaceX.
6 min read SLVX ETF: what SLVX.TO is, what it holds, and how it works
SLVX.TO is the Global X Silver Miners Index ETF, listed on the TSX in May 2026 at a 0.50% management fee. What it holds, how it tracks silver miners, and the trade-offs.
5 min read SpaceX ETF Canada: how to get SpaceX exposure from a Canadian account
SpaceX went public in June 2026 (NASDAQ: SPCX). How Canadians get exposure: buy SPCX directly, the new income ETFs SPXY, SPXE and SXHI, or diversified ORBX.
8 min read SPXE ETF: the Harvest SpaceX Enhanced High Income Shares ETF, explained
SPXE is Harvest's single-stock SpaceX income ETF, trading on the TSX since June 15, 2026: 0.40% fee, about 25% leverage, and an active covered call overlay. Here's what's confirmed.
5 min read SPXY ETF: what the Purpose SpaceX Yield Shares ETF is, how it works, and the catches
SPXY is Purpose's single-stock SpaceX income ETF on Cboe Canada. 0.40% fee, about 25% leverage, covered calls on roughly half the book for monthly income. Here are the risks.
7 min read SXHI ETF: what the Ninepoint SpaceX HighShares ETF is
SXHI is Ninepoint's single-stock SpaceX ETF, now trading on the TSX with a 0% management fee until September 30, 2026, then 0.29%. Here's how it works and the risks.
5 min readHead-to-head comparisons
Avantis vs Dimensional: same lineage, different access
Avantis was founded by ex-Dimensional people running the same factor lineage. The real difference for a Canadian is access: Avantis CIBC ETFs are retail, DFA historically was not.
6 min read Avantis vs Vanguard: two different bets, not better or worse
Avantis tilts toward value, size, and profitability. Vanguard mostly tracks cap-weighted indexes. For a Canadian, that's CAGE versus XEQT or VEQT. Here's how to think about it.
7 min read CACE vs CAGE: the Canadian sleeve vs the all-in-one Avantis fund
CACE is Avantis CIBC's Canadian equity sleeve. CAGE is the all-in-one global all-equity fund that already holds Canada. Here's when you'd want each, and whether to hold both.
7 min read CACE vs VCN: Avantis factor tilt vs Vanguard's all-cap Canada index
CACE is Avantis CIBC's factor-tilted Canadian equity ETF. VCN is Vanguard's cheap all-cap Canadian index. Here's how the two actually differ and who each suits.
8 min read CACE vs XIC: factor-tilted Canadian equity vs the plain index
CACE is Avantis CIBC's factor-tilted Canadian equity ETF. XIC is the cheap cap-weighted TSX index most Canadians already own. Here's how they actually differ.
8 min read CAGE vs CASV: complete portfolio versus pure small-cap value tilt
CASV is the Avantis CIBC small-cap value ETF; CAGE is the all-equity. They're not competing products. Here's how to think about which one fits where.
7 min read CAGE vs FEQT: the Avantis factor ETF vs Fidelity's all-equity ETF
CAGE is Avantis's factor-tilted all-equity ETF at 0.28%. FEQT is Fidelity's global all-equity ETF with a ~3% Bitcoin sleeve at ~0.39%. How they really differ.
6 min read CAGE vs VEQT: comparing CIBC's new Avantis ETF to Vanguard's all-in-one
CAGE is the new Avantis all-equity ETF. VEQT is Vanguard's longtime all-in-one. Here's how they actually differ on strategy, cost, and Canada weight.
8 min read CAGE vs XEQT: what to know about Canada's new Avantis all-equity ETF
CAGE tilts to value and profitability via Avantis; XEQT is a low-cost market-cap index. The differences in fees, holdings, and Canada weight.
8 min read CAGE vs ZEQT: how the new Avantis ETF stacks up against BMO's all-equity
CAGE is the new Avantis CIBC factor-tilted all-equity ETF. ZEQT is BMO's cap-weighted all-in-one. Same one-ticker job, very different philosophy. Here's how to pick.
7 min read CAGE vs AVGE: the Canadian wrapper for the Avantis all-equity strategy
AVGE is the U.S.-listed Avantis all-equity ETF. CAGE is the new Canadian-listed equivalent. Same strategy, different costs, very different friction for a Canadian investor.
7 min read CASV vs AVUV: the Canadian small-cap value question
AVUV is the U.S.-listed Avantis small-cap value ETF. CASV is the new Canadian-listed version. Same family, different scope and wrapper. Here's how a Canadian should think about it.
7 min read SPXY vs SPXE vs SXHI: the three Canadian SpaceX income ETFs compared
Purpose's SPXY, Harvest's SPXE, and Ninepoint's SXHI are Canada's three single-stock SpaceX income ETFs. How they differ on fee, covered calls, and exchange.
7 min read VGRO vs XGRO: Vanguard's 80/20 versus iShares'
VGRO is Vanguard's 80/20 stocks-and-bonds all-in-one. XGRO is iShares'. Same 80/20 idea, different provider. Here's the honest, small difference between them.
5 min read XEQT vs XGRO: which BlackRock all-in-one ETF is right for you?
XEQT is 100% equity. XGRO is 80/20 stocks and bonds. Same BlackRock manager, same MER, different volatility. Here's how to pick the right one.
7 min read XEQT vs VEQT vs XGRO: which all-in-one ETF is right for you?
XEQT vs XGRO, XEQT vs VEQT, VEQT vs XGRO. The three most popular all-in-one ETFs in Canada, compared side by side. What's actually different and how to pick one.
7 min read XEQT vs GEQT: iShares' all-equity ETF versus its ESG-screened sibling
XEQT and GEQT are both iShares all-equity one-ticker portfolios. GEQT adds an ESG screen for about 5 basis points. Here's the honest difference between them.
7 min read XGRO vs VEQT: the bond allocation is the real question
XGRO is iShares' 80/20 stocks-and-bonds all-in-one. VEQT is Vanguard's 100% equity all-in-one. The provider difference is minor; the bond allocation is the decision.
6 min read ZEQT vs XEQT: BMO's all-equity versus iShares'
ZEQT is BMO's all-equity all-in-one (0.21% MER). XEQT is iShares' (around 0.20%). Both are 100% cap-weighted global equity. Here's the honest, small difference between them.
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