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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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