ETF Rebalancing Rules That Reduce Taxes

The goal is to upgrade results without adding complexity. You’ll see when this matters, what to turn on or off at your bank or broker, and the small habits that compound over time. ETF Rebalancing Rules That Reduce Taxes touches everyday decisions Canadians make with their money. This guide explains the idea in plain language,…

ByJohn Wilson3 hours ago

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ETF Distributions 101

The goal is to upgrade results without adding complexity. You’ll see when this matters, what to turn on or off at your bank or broker, and the small habits that compound over time. ETF Distributions 101 touches everyday decisions Canadians make with their money. This guide explains the idea in plain language, highlights the trade‑offs,…

ByJohn WilsonAugust 14, 2025

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Investing Stocks

Top ETF In Canada

Here are the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Canada, based on assets under management. Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (VCN) iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (ZCN) iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP) iShares S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS)…

ByJohn WilsonJanuary 21, 2023

Investing Stocks

ETFs: What They Are And How They Work

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a unique, passive investment option that can help investors diversify their portfolios and maximize their returns. They offer the benefit of lower costs than mutual funds, as well as increased liquidity and tax advantages. In this article, we’ll discuss what ETFs are. Will will touch on how they work and why…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 16, 2022

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Investing Stocks

Why Mutual Funds Are Worse Than ETFs

A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle that pools money from many investors. It then uses that money to buy a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. Mutual funds are managed by professional investment managers. These managers use their expertise to select the individual assets that make up the fund's portfolio.…

ByJohn WilsonDecember 11, 2022

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Investing Personal Finance Saving

11 Tips For Saving Money On Investing Fees And Expenses

Fees can eat into yield in a number of ways. First, fees may be charged as a percentage of the investment, which reduces the amount of money available to earn interest or profits. Second, fees may be charged for services provided, such as account management or trading costs. These charges also reduce the amount of…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 24, 2022

Investing Stocks

Is Active Or Passive Portfolio Management Better?

Active management is an investment strategy where the fund manager tries to achieve returns that outperform a specific benchmark index. Passive management has an investor or fund manager trying to match the returns of a specific benchmark index, often by buying into highly diversified mutual funds or index matching exchange-traded funds (ETF). Is Active Portfolio…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 23, 2022

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Types of Investments Available to Canadians

There are many different types of investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, real estate, and more. Each type of investment has its own set of risks and rewards, so it's important to understand the basics before investing your money. 1. Stocks Stocks are ownership interests in public companies. They typically offer high potential returns…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 14, 2022