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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®→
Best Gold ETFs in Canada (Updated November 2026)
etf•July 8, 2024

Best Gold ETFs in Canada (Updated November 2026)

Compare the best gold ETFs in Canada as of November 2026, including CGL, VALT, KILO, and XGD. MERs, physical vs miner funds, and how to buy in a TFSA.

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®→
etf•July 8, 2024

Vanguard VIU ETF Review 2026: Invest Beyond North America

Want to invest outside of Canadian and American stocks? The Vanguard VIU ETF could be an ideal solution for you. This ETF presents Canadian investors with a bro

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
TD E-Series Vs ETFs: Which Should You Choose? (2026)
etf•July 8, 2024

TD E-Series Vs ETFs: Which Should You Choose? (2026)

If you are looking at TD’s different fund suites, you may have come across the bank’s e-Series funds as well as their ETFs. It’s important to understand the dif

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
7 Best Value ETFs in Canada (November 2026): a Winning Strategy
etf•July 8, 2024

7 Best Value ETFs in Canada (November 2026): a Winning Strategy

With interest rates rising sharply in Canada and across the world, the investment landscape has shifted dramatically. Over the past several years, growth stocks

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
7 Best 5G ETFs in Canada (November 2026): The Future of Telecommunication
etf•July 8, 2024

7 Best 5G ETFs in Canada (November 2026): The Future of Telecommunication

A lot of people are excited about 5G adoption worldwide - the next generation of wireless technology. If you’re looking to invest in future technologies, 5G is

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
etf•July 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®→
5 Best ETFs for TFSA Accounts (November 2026)
etf•July 8, 2024

5 Best ETFs for TFSA Accounts (November 2026)

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the most versatile accounts you can use for your investments in Canada. The TFSA is different from a non-registere

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Vanguard VAB ETF Review (2022): Get Bond Exposure
etf•July 8, 2024

Vanguard VAB ETF Review (2022): Get Bond Exposure

Although you’ve probably heard of many equity ETFs, bond ETFs are just as important when building portfolios. The correlation between stocks and bonds is usuall

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Harvest HBLK ETF Review (November 2026): Blockchain Investment
etf•July 8, 2024

Harvest HBLK ETF Review (November 2026): Blockchain Investment

Also known as distributed or decentralized ledger technology, blockchain technology was made popular by the advent of cryptocurrencies. Investors looking to inv

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→