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IShares Vs Vanguard Canada 2026: Comparing the ETF Providers
etf•July 8, 2024

IShares Vs Vanguard Canada 2026: Comparing the ETF Providers

The world of low-cost investing is dominated by a few very large investment managers globally. Blackrock’s iShares and Vanguard are two of these cost leaders th

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
iShares XBB ETF Review 2026: Invest in Fixed Income
etf•July 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®→
etf•July 8, 2024

VEQT Review (2026): Vanguard 100% Equity ETF Portfolio

If you’re looking for a passive all-equity portfolio ETF, Vanguard VEQT could be a good option for you. VEQT is part of Vanguard Canada’s popular all-in-one por

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
BMO ZBAL Review 2026: Balanced All-In-One ETF Portfolio
etf•July 8, 2024

BMO ZBAL Review 2026: Balanced All-In-One ETF Portfolio

All-in-one ETFs are one of the easiest ways to invest in Canada. They don't require any rebalancing, usually have very low fees (especially compared to mutual f

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
VTI Review 2026: A Vanguard US total Market ETF
etf•July 8, 2024

VTI Review 2026: A Vanguard US total Market ETF

Are you looking to invest in US stocks but want something more comprehensive than your average S&P 500 Index ETF? While the S&P 500 targets a wide range of US l

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Vanguard VXC ETF Review 2026: Invest Internationally
etf•July 8, 2024

Vanguard VXC ETF Review 2026: Invest Internationally

Looking to invest internationally without having to pick your own stocks? This Vanguard ETF might be the right choice for you to get easy access to worldwide in

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
VUN Vs XUU: Broad U.S. Equity ETFs Comparison (2026)
etf•July 8, 2024

VUN Vs XUU: Broad U.S. Equity ETFs Comparison (2026)

US stocks have been one of the best-performing asset classes within the global investment landscape over the past several decades. While the incredibly popular

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

BMO ZWC ETF Review 2026: Covered Call Strategy

Covered call investing is a semi-popular strategy that you can use to get higher returns on securities. It can get a bit tricky, though. Instead of using a cove

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Mutual Fund Fees in Canada 2026: Are They a Rip-Off?
etf•July 8, 2024

Mutual Fund Fees in Canada 2026: Are They a Rip-Off?

At the big five banks in Canada, you will find that most of them advise their clients to invest in mutual fund products. However, mutual fund fees in Canada hap

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

What Is An ETF In Canada (2026)?

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become incredibly popular in Canada in recent years. You might have heard of ETFs being an excellent alternative to investing

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

5 Best Nickel ETFs in Canada (November 2026)

Nickel is becoming more of a critical element because it is used in key everyday things such as batteries and electric vehicles. When investing in metals such a

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

VCN Review 2026: A Vanguard Canadian All-Cap ETF

Looking for an easy way to invest in a broad range of Canadian companies? Then take a look at perhaps buying an all-cap Canadian ETF. ETFs like Vanguard VCN sim

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→