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How to Buy US ETFs in Canada: 3 Practical Approaches
etf•July 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®→
etf•July 8, 2024

iShares XIU Review 2026: A Top 60 Canadian Company ETF

Creating a portfolio of equity securities that diversifies your asset allocation is not easy. It requires a lot of hard work, research, time, and an expert unde

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
US Global Jets ETF Review (November 2026): How to Buy it In Canada
etf•July 8, 2024

US Global Jets ETF Review (November 2026): How to Buy it In Canada

The global airline industry saw its wings clipped during the pandemic. COVID-19 negatively impacted all sectors of the global economy, but the aviation industry

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
iShares XSB ETF Review 2026: Buy Bonds
etf•July 8, 2024

iShares XSB ETF Review 2026: Buy Bonds

Looking to invest in the bond markets without having to pick your own securities? iShares XSB ETF might be the right choice for you to get easy access to bonds.

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

5 Best International Equity ETFs In Canada (November 2026)

If you are looking to invest in stocks outside of North America, it is extremely difficult to find high-quality information in order to pick foreign stocks. Whe

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
7 Best Biotech ETFs In Canada for November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

7 Best Biotech ETFs In Canada for November 2026

The biotech industry is a segment of the healthcare sector that has been booming in recent years. Biotech companies have been beating the broader healthcare sec

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
3 Best Hydrogen ETFs In Canada for November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

3 Best Hydrogen ETFs In Canada for November 2026

The future of the energy industry is green, and there are a tonne of opportunities for Canadian investors who want to capitalize on the clean energy revolution.

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
10 Best Covered Call ETFs in Canada (November 2026): Limit Your Downside
etf•July 8, 2024

10 Best Covered Call ETFs in Canada (November 2026): Limit Your Downside

Do you want to add a covered call strategy to your portfolio but don’t want to deal with managing the options over time? A covered call ETF is a great option to

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

VRIF Review (2026): Vanguard Retirement Income ETF Portfolio

Do you need a steady and predictable income when you retire? If you’re looking for a passively managed portfolio Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) for your retirement

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Robo-advisors vs ETFs: which one should you choose in 2026?
etf•July 8, 2024

Robo-advisors vs ETFs: which one should you choose in 2026?

ETFs are all the rage right now in Canada, and there are a few different ways you can buy them. You can buy them yourself using a trading platform (the cheaper

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
7 Best Canadian Bank ETFs to Buy in November 2026
etf•July 8, 2024

7 Best Canadian Bank ETFs to Buy in November 2026

If you're looking to gain broad exposure to the banking sector without having to pick individual stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Canadian banks

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