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etfJune 20, 2025

Ultimate Guide to Investing in ETFs for Beginners

Putting money in ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) is an easy, low-cost way to widen your pool of investments. With just one buy, you can hold a mix of company share

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Norbert’s Gambit at RBC Direct Investing: A Cost-Effective Strategy for Currency Conversion
etfMarch 13, 2025

Norbert’s Gambit at RBC Direct Investing: A Cost-Effective Strategy for Currency Conversion

Investing in US-listed ETFs offers significant advantages for Canadian investors, particularly within RRSP accounts, due to their tax efficiency and generally l

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Investing in U.S. Equity ETFs | VUN, VTI, XUU, ITOT
etfMarch 13, 2025

Investing in U.S. Equity ETFs | VUN, VTI, XUU, ITOT

Investing in the Canadian stock market offers certain advantages, but diversification into U.S. equity markets through ETFs can broaden your investment scope an

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Investing in Canadian Equity ETFs | VCN vs. XIC
etfMarch 13, 2025

Investing in Canadian Equity ETFs | VCN vs. XIC

Since their introduction, the Vanguard and iShares asset allocation ETFs have dramatically transformed the landscape for investors, amassing billions in assets

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
etfSeptember 13, 2024

QQQ ETF Update for

How is VOO stock doing today ? For today, \ the Investco NASDAQ ETF (QQQ) is priced at \ which is a \ % change from yesterday. Over the last 1 year, its price r

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
8 Best ETFs for Taxable Accounts in Canada (July 2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

8 Best ETFs for Taxable Accounts in Canada (July 2026)

If investing through more tax-favourable accounts like an RRSP and TFSA is no longer an option for you, the regular non-registered investment account is where t

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
10 Best Energy ETFs in Canada for July 2026
etfJuly 8, 2024

10 Best Energy ETFs in Canada for July 2026

If you are looking to invest in the energy sector, a sector-specific ETF is an excellent option to consider. Within Canada, roughly 20% of energy comes from bur

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
10 Best BMO ETFs in Canada (July 2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

10 Best BMO ETFs in Canada (July 2026)

Canada has the luxury of having a plethora of ETF providers for you to choose from. While many like to look outside of the big five banks for ETF investing, the

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
5 BMO All-In-One ETF Series (2026): One-Ticket Solutions
etfJuly 8, 2024

5 BMO All-In-One ETF Series (2026): One-Ticket Solutions

The main value of investing through an ETF is that it diversifies you across a basket of investments. Although an ETF usually has a specific asset class, sector

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
5 Best International Equity ETFs In Canada (July 2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

5 Best International Equity ETFs In Canada (July 2026)

If you are looking to invest in stocks outside of North America, it is extremely difficult to find high-quality information in order to pick foreign stocks. Whe

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
6 Best TSX Index ETFs For Canadian Stock Exposure (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

6 Best TSX Index ETFs For Canadian Stock Exposure (2026)

Are you looking to invest in the broad Canadian stock market but have no idea how to start? Data from S&P Dow Jones Indices outlines that investors have roughly

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
12 Best Precious Metals ETFs In Canada 2026
etfJuly 8, 2024

12 Best Precious Metals ETFs In Canada 2026

Precious metals are a popular asset class worldwide. These metals are often viewed as a good hedge against inflation, which is often the case (but not always).

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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