• Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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Q: For my TFSA, I am hesitating between VBAL and XBAL. Which one do you prefer? Because of the U.S. and international component of these ETFs, will there be withholding taxes in a TFSA or other tax considerations we should know about? Thank you for your guidance

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Read Answer Asked by Gervais on November 21, 2024

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Q: Which one do you like more for a 3-year hold?

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Read Answer Asked by David Michael on November 12, 2024

• iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD)
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Q: If starting an RESP account today, would you go with Portfolio A or B? Will start drawing from account in 5 years.
A. VBAL
B. 40% XHY & 60% XWD, rebalanced annually
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Curtis on October 31, 2024