International ETFs
US, emerging markets, and country-specific ETFs to diversify beyond Canadian borders.
13 guides · 29 ETFs covered
Top Picks in International ETFs
iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF
$59.35
+15.18% YTD
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF
$52.12
+14.93% YTD
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
$187.97
+12.50% YTD
Vanguard US Total Market
$141.93
+13.18% YTD
iShares US Small Cap (CAD Hedged)
$56.08
+18.91% YTD
BMO S&P 500 (CAD Hedged)
$100.13
+7.74% YTD
iShares NASDAQ 100 (CAD Hedged)
$73.99
+19.09% YTD
BMO Dow Jones Industrial Average Hedged to CAD Index ETF
$77.64
+5.96% YTD
BMO Japan Index ETF
$51.87
+21.76% YTD
BMO MSCI India Selection Equity Index ETF
$43.34
-13.48% YTD
BMO MSCI China Selection Equity Index ETF
$17.79
-16.28% YTD
Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index ETF
$48.51
+7.58% YTD
International ETFs Guides
3 Best International ETFs in Canada
The best international ETFs in Canada include XAW.TO (~0.22% MER), VXC.TO (~0.06%), and VIU.TO (~0.06%). These ETFs provide diversified exposure to global markets outside Canada, helping investors reduce home bias, access international sectors, and improve long-term portfolio diversification.
3 Best Emerging Markets ETFs in Canada
The best emerging markets ETFs in Canada include VEE.TO (~0.24% MER), XEC.TO (~0.26%), and ZEM.TO (~0.27%). These ETFs provide exposure to developing economies like China and India, offering higher growth potential but with increased volatility, geopolitical risk, and currency fluctuations.
3 Best US ETFs for Canadian Investors
The best U.S. ETFs for Canadian investors include VFV.TO (~0.06% MER), ZSP.TO (~0.09%), and XUU.TO (~0.06%). These ETFs provide exposure to the U.S. stock market, offering strong diversification and long-term growth potential, but come with currency risk and foreign withholding tax considerations.
3 Best US Equity ETFs in Canada
The best U.S. equity ETFs in Canada include VUN.TO (~0.06% MER), XUU.TO (~0.06%), and ZSP.TO (~0.09%). These ETFs provide broad exposure to the U.S. stock market, offering strong growth potential and diversification, but come with currency risk and foreign withholding tax considerations.
3 Best US Small-Cap ETFs for Canadians
The best U.S. equity ETFs in Canada include VUN.TO (~0.06% MER), XUU.TO (~0.06%), and ZSP.TO (~0.09%). These ETFs provide broad exposure to the U.S. stock market, offering strong growth potential and diversification, but come with currency risk and foreign withholding tax considerations.
3 Best S&P 500 ETFs in Canada
The best S&P 500 ETFs in Canada include VFV.TO (~0.06% MER), ZSP.TO (~0.09%), and XUS.TO (~0.06%). These ETFs track the performance of 500 large U.S. companies, offering low-cost diversification and strong long-term growth, but with currency risk and tax considerations for Canadian investors.
2 Best Equal-Weight S&P 500 ETFs in Canada
The best equal weight s&p 500 etf canada are diversified funds that give Canadians efficient access to foreign markets with low fees. Key choices include region coverage, currency hedging, and account placement to manage withholding tax.
3 Best Nasdaq ETFs in Canada
The best Nasdaq ETFs in Canada include XQQ.TO (~0.20% MER), ZQQ.TO (~0.20%), and HXQ.TO (~0.20%). These ETFs track the Nasdaq-100 Index, offering exposure to leading U.S. technology companies and strong growth potential, but with higher volatility and sector concentration risk.
2 Best Dow Jones ETFs in Canada
The best Dow Jones ETFs in Canada include ZDJ.TO (~0.33% MER) and ZWA.TO (~0.70%). These ETFs provide exposure to U.S. blue-chip companies, offering stability and income potential, but with less diversification and lower growth compared to broader market ETFs like the S&P 500.
2 Best Japan ETFs for Canadian Investors
The best Japan ETFs in Canada include ZJPN.TO (~0.48% MER) and JAPN-B.TO (~0.55%). These ETFs provide exposure to Japanese equities, offering diversification into a major developed market, but returns are influenced by currency movements, economic conditions, and sector concentration.
2 Best India ETFs for Canadian Investors
The best India ETFs in Canada include ZID.TO (~0.61% MER) and XID.TO (~0.80%). These ETFs provide exposure to Indian equities, offering strong growth potential driven by economic expansion, but with higher volatility, currency risk, and emerging market uncertainties.
2 Best China ETFs for Canadian Investors
The best China ETFs in Canada include ZCH.TO (~0.28% MER) and XCH.TO (~0.28%). These ETFs provide exposure to Chinese equities, offering high growth potential but with increased risks from political factors, regulation, and market volatility compared to developed markets.
2 Best Europe ETFs for Canadian Investors
The best Europe ETFs in Canada include VE.TO (~0.06% MER) and XEU.TO (~0.22%). These ETFs provide exposure to developed European markets, offering diversification beyond North America, but returns are influenced by currency movements, economic growth, and regional risks.
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