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5 Best Dividend Mutual Funds in Canada for October 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

5 Best Dividend Mutual Funds in Canada for October 2026

Are you looking to invest in one or more dividend mutual funds but have no idea how to get started? Over a 30-year time period, dividends represented 35% of the

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Canadian Couch Potato Review 2026: DIY ETF Portfolios
etf•July 8, 2024

Canadian Couch Potato Review 2026: DIY ETF Portfolios

Canadian Couch Potato’s approach to successful investing is excellent for investors that are looking to manage their own investments. The website recommends thr

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
10 Best ESG ETFs In Canada (October 2026): invest Responsibly
etf•July 8, 2024

10 Best ESG ETFs In Canada (October 2026): invest Responsibly

Socially responsible investing is becoming mainstream among Canadian investors. As of 2021, 77% of Canadian investors are interested in responsible and ethical

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
10 Best BMO ETFs in Canada (October 2026)
etf•July 8, 2024

10 Best BMO ETFs in Canada (October 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®→
7 Best Utilities ETFs In Canada for October 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

7 Best Utilities ETFs In Canada for October 2026

If you are looking to invest in one or more utility companies but don’t know which to pick or how to get started, a utilities ETF is a great approach to take. A

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Wealthsimple vs WealthBar (Now CI Direct Investing) Comparison
invest•July 8, 2024

Wealthsimple vs WealthBar (Now CI Direct Investing) Comparison

Robo-advisors are becoming increasingly popular among Canadian investors seeking low-cost and hands-off ways to invest. There are plenty of robo-advisors availa

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

8 Best ETFs for Taxable Accounts in Canada (October 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®→
CI Direct Investing Review 2026 (formerly WealthBar): A Decent Robo-Advisor
invest•July 8, 2024

CI Direct Investing Review 2026 (formerly WealthBar): A Decent Robo-Advisor

I used to work for CI as an investment wholesaler when it was known mostly as a mutual fund provider. I'm glad to see that CI bought Wealthbar and turned it int

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
etf•July 8, 2024

iShares XIT ETF Review 2026: Invest in Canadian Tech Stocks

If you’re looking to invest in the Canadian Technology sector, the BlackRock iShares XIT ETF could be the right solution for you. It is a popular ETF for passiv

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
3 Best S&P 500 ETFs in Canada (2026): U.S. Index Fund Investing
etf•July 8, 2024

3 Best S&P 500 ETFs in Canada (2026): U.S. Index Fund Investing

Are you thinking of investing in the most robust stock market in the world, the U.S.? If you don't want the hassle of picking your own stocks, then a common way

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
ARK ETF Review (ARKK) (October 2026): Can You Buy it in Canada?
etf•July 8, 2024

ARK ETF Review (ARKK) (October 2026): Can You Buy it in Canada?

2020 was a good year for the tech industry. Many high-growth tech stocks put up stellar performances that made investing in technology one of the biggest trends

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
7 Best Canadian Oil ETFs to buy in October 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

7 Best Canadian Oil ETFs to buy in October 2026

Unless you own a large number of warehouses ready to store barrels of oil, investing in this "black gold" commodity through an ETF is one of the best approaches

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→