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Hedged vs. Unhedged ETF in Canada: Which Should You Choose?
etfJuly 8, 2024

Hedged vs. Unhedged ETF in Canada: Which Should You Choose?

Investing in countries outside of Canada has never been easier, with easy access to international ETFs and stocks on most trading platforms. However, by doing s

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Horizons HGRO Review (June 2026): 100% Equity All-In-One Portfolio
etfJuly 8, 2024

Horizons HGRO Review (June 2026): 100% Equity All-In-One Portfolio

Over 90% of the fluctuations in your portfolio’s return variations generally comes from asset allocation. One-ticket solutions are a great way to approach inves

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Horizons PSYK ETF Review: The World’s First Psychedelics Fund (June 2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

Horizons PSYK ETF Review: The World’s First Psychedelics Fund (June 2026)

Canada has a reputation for innovation with its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The world’s first Bitcoin ETF was listed on a Canadian stock exchange. And now, th

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Horizons HBAL Review 2026: Balanced All-In-One ETF Portfolio
etfJuly 8, 2024

Horizons HBAL Review 2026: Balanced All-In-One ETF Portfolio

All-in-one ETFs is one of the easiest ways to invest in Canada. They don't require any rebalancing, usually have very low fees, and provide ample diversificatio

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

How to Buy ETFs in Canada: 6 Quick Steps in 2026

So you've read about exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and have decided that you want to buy them. What are your options? If you are worried that learning how to buy

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How to Buy US ETFs in Canada: 3 Practical Approaches
etfJuly 8, 2024

How to Buy US ETFs in Canada: 3 Practical Approaches

Investing in US ETFs can seem intimidating at first, especially because you will need to deal with US dollars. There was over $5 trillion invested in US ETFs in

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

iShares XUS ETF Review 2026: Invest in the S&P 500

Looking to invest in the U.S. market? It's not surprising, considering that American stocks have historically outperformed Canadian ones in the long run. S&P 50

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
iShares CPD ETF Review (2026): A Poor Choice for Preferred Shares
etfJuly 8, 2024

iShares CPD ETF Review (2026): A Poor Choice for Preferred Shares

Preferred shares are a part of the market that is rarely understood by investors. These shares have features of both equity and fixed-income investments, making

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
iShares XEF ETF Review 2026: Invest Globally Outside North America
etfJuly 8, 2024

iShares XEF ETF Review 2026: Invest Globally Outside North America

Building an international portfolio can be highly appealing to investors looking to take advantage of global financial markets and diversify their risk. It help

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

iShares XAW ETF Review 2026: Diversify Globally

Looking to invest globally outside of Canada? One of the easiest ways to do so is by using an international equity ETF. In this iShares XAW ETF review, let's go

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
iShares XBB ETF Review 2026: Invest in Fixed Income
etfJuly 8, 2024

iShares XBB ETF Review 2026: Invest in Fixed Income

Looking to invest in fixed income without having to pick your own securities? iShares XBB ETF might be the right choice for you to get easy access to fixed inco

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

iShares XEI ETF Review 2026: Invest in High-Dividend Canadian Stocks

Looking to invest in Canadian dividend-paying stocks? A better option might be to purchase a Canadian dividend ETF. In this iShares XEI review, let's go over wh

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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