• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $104.98)
  • $104.98 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.81B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $48.42)
  • $48.42 P/E (TTM): 6.15X Cap: $19.83B
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $42.62)
  • $42.62 P/E (TTM): 0.19X Cap: $7.32B
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• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY $688.59)
  • $688.59 P/E (TTM): 27.29X Cap: $693.91B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $635.26)
  • $635.26 P/E (TTM): 36.04X Cap: $412.53B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $117.24)
  • $117.24 P/E (TTM): 35.05X Cap: $2.02B
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Q: If a new Canadian investor wanted to get into the North American market and use low cost index investing to achieve both diversification and simplicity what would you consider for such a portfolio. And if international exposure was desired what could be considered as additions for that.

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Read Answer Asked by dave on October 23, 2025

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $335.40)
  • $335.40 P/E (TTM): 21.85X Cap: $13.38B
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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $48.42)
  • $48.42 P/E (TTM): 6.15X Cap: $19.83B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV $170.26)
  • $170.26 P/E (TTM): 27.07X Cap: $27.57B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $103.59)
  • $103.59 Cap: $2.27B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $117.24)
  • $117.24 P/E (TTM): 35.05X Cap: $2.02B
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Q: I currently hold these ETF's in a RESP. I have only XIC ,ZNQ and IWO at a 11% weight , would you be comfortable bringing them up to 15-20% each ?

Is there any other ETF you would add ?I am looking at XAW.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked on August 28, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $104.98)
  • $104.98 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $20.81B
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• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (CDZ $39.85)
  • $39.85 P/E (TTM): 14.83X Cap: $1.05B
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• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $103.59)
  • $103.59 Cap: $2.27B
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• Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF $52.49)
  • $52.49 P/E (TTM): 21.43X Cap: $52.87B
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• Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP $77.18)
  • $77.18 P/E (TTM): 26.55X Cap: $16.35B
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• Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV $145.29)
  • $145.29 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $36.75B
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• Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $304.23)
  • $304.23 P/E (TTM): 39.23X Cap: $95.98B
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• Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI $156.02)
  • $156.02 P/E (TTM): 25.91X Cap: $24.26B
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• Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC $116.48)
  • $116.48 P/E (TTM): 20.51X Cap: $26.90B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $117.24)
  • $117.24 P/E (TTM): 35.05X Cap: $2.02B
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Q: I am coming into a $50,000 gift from aging parents, and would like to invest for my 10 month old son’s education. I want long term growth until he needs the money (probably 18 years or so). Would you recommend 100% ZSP or some other ETF? Also, should I buy in one shot as soon as I have the money ?

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 25, 2025