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iShares XSP ETF Review 2026: Invest in the US
etf•July 8, 2024

iShares XSP ETF Review 2026: Invest in the US

Want to invest in American stocks without the hassle of picking them yourself? A US Equity ETF might be what you're looking for. This iShares XSP ETF review wil

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
12 Best Precious Metals ETFs In Canada 2026
etf•July 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®→
8 Best Canadian Financial ETFs (November 2026): Invest in Banking
etf•July 8, 2024

8 Best Canadian Financial ETFs (November 2026): Invest in Banking

Canada boasts one of the strongest financial sectors worldwide. Canada’s banking sector have the reputation of doing well during bearish market environments, su

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
6 Best Copper ETFs in Canada for November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

6 Best Copper ETFs in Canada for November 2026

If you are looking to invest in copper but don’t want to buy the metal physically or invest through futures, purchasing an ETF is a great alternative. Copper ha

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
5 Best High-Growth ETFs In Canada for November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

5 Best High-Growth ETFs In Canada for November 2026

Are you looking trying to find great high-growth ETFs across the vast number of ETF choices available to Canadians? A general criterion for growth stocks is tha

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
S&P/TSX Composite Index (Canada) Yearly Returns
etf•July 8, 2024

S&P/TSX Composite Index (Canada) Yearly Returns

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is one of the main indices representing the broader Canadian stock market. Think of it as the equivalent of the S&P 500 index in the

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
5 Best Nasdaq ETFs in Canada For November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

5 Best Nasdaq ETFs in Canada For November 2026

Are you a Canadian investor looking to invest in the US stock market? The NASDAQ-100 Index is one of the more popular indices that track the top equity securiti

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
18 Best iShares Canada ETFs to Buy In November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

18 Best iShares Canada ETFs to Buy In November 2026

If you are an investor in Canada, you've probably heard of BlackRock and iShares It is a family of over 800 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that comprise over USD

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
iShares XGD ETF Review 2026: Invest in Gold Producers
etf•July 8, 2024

iShares XGD ETF Review 2026: Invest in Gold Producers

If you want to invest in gold without lugging actual gold bars around, what should you buy? Gold is well known as a time-tested investment and a potential hedge

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
7 Best Dividend ETFs in Canada For Consistent Income in November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

7 Best Dividend ETFs in Canada For Consistent Income in November 2026

Want to invest in dividend stocks in Canada but don’t want the hassle of managing a portfolio? Dividend ETFs can be a great hands-off approach to receive regula

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Life Income Funds in Canada Explained: 14 Best LIF Dealers (2026)
etf•June 24, 2022

Life Income Funds in Canada Explained: 14 Best LIF Dealers (2026)

If you’ve ever left your place of employment in the past for whatever reason, it is possible that you opted to take out your pension in the form of a Locked-in

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
7 Best Monthly Income Funds in Canada (November 2026)
etf•May 26, 2022

7 Best Monthly Income Funds in Canada (November 2026)

Looking to bump up your monthly income? There are a lot of options to consider. Monthly income funds, also sometimes called monthly income plans%20is%20a%20type

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→