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iShares XEM ETF Review 2026: Invest in Emerging Markets
etfJuly 8, 2024

iShares XEM ETF Review 2026: Invest in Emerging Markets

Are you new to investing and seeking capital growth by investing in a portfolio of mid-and large-cap stocks trading in emerging markets worldwide? An ETF like B

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Mutual Fund Fees in Canada 2026: Are They a Rip-Off?
etfJuly 8, 2024

Mutual Fund Fees in Canada 2026: Are They a Rip-Off?

At the big five banks in Canada, you will find that most of them advise their clients to invest in mutual fund products. However, mutual fund fees in Canada hap

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Robo-advisors vs ETFs: which one should you choose in 2026?
etfJuly 8, 2024

Robo-advisors vs ETFs: which one should you choose in 2026?

ETFs are all the rage right now in Canada, and there are a few different ways you can buy them. You can buy them yourself using a trading platform (the cheaper

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VTI Review 2026: A Vanguard US total Market ETF
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VTI Review 2026: A Vanguard US total Market ETF

Are you looking to invest in US stocks but want something more comprehensive than your average S&P 500 Index ETF? While the S&P 500 targets a wide range of US l

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
US Global Jets ETF Review (July 2026): How to Buy it In Canada
etfJuly 8, 2024

US Global Jets ETF Review (July 2026): How to Buy it In Canada

The global airline industry saw its wings clipped during the pandemic. COVID-19 negatively impacted all sectors of the global economy, but the aviation industry

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VBAL vs VGRO: 2 Canadian Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VBAL vs VGRO: 2 Canadian Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)

Vanguard is a well-known low-cost ETF provider around the world with a diverse lineup of ETFs available for Canadians to purchase. VBAL and VGRO are two ETF por

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VEQT vs VGRO: Comparing the Higher-Risk Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)
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VEQT vs VGRO: Comparing the Higher-Risk Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)

Vanguard is a leader in the low-cost ETF space globally, offering a diverse lineup of ETFs for Canadians to invest in. VEQT and VGRO are two ETF portfolios that

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VFV vs VOO: Tracking the S&P 500 Index (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VFV vs VOO: Tracking the S&P 500 Index (2026)

The S&P 500 Index tracks the largest US companies by market capitalization and is an extremely popular index across the world. Investors are unable to invest di

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VFV Vs VSP: To Hedge Or Not To Hedge The S&P 500 ETF (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VFV Vs VSP: To Hedge Or Not To Hedge The S&P 500 ETF (2026)

Investors around the world like to compare their investment returns against the most popular index, the S&P 500. In Canada, Vanguard offers investors both a cur

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VUN Vs XUU: Broad U.S. Equity ETFs Comparison (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VUN Vs XUU: Broad U.S. Equity ETFs Comparison (2026)

US stocks have been one of the best-performing asset classes within the global investment landscape over the past several decades. While the incredibly popular

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
etfJuly 8, 2024

What Is An ETF In Canada (2026)?

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become incredibly popular in Canada in recent years. You might have heard of ETFs being an excellent alternative to investing

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
XEQT Vs VEQT: Major Differences explained (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

XEQT Vs VEQT: Major Differences explained (2026)

If you are looking to grow your wealth by investing in stocks but don’t have time to pick individual stocks, an equity all-in-one ETF is a great option to consi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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