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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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AGF Systematic International Equity ETF (QIE)
Q: Hi. I’m looking for a Canadian-listed ex-North America equity ETF for a TFSA. And am familiar with the options you usually refer to, such as VIU. My question is whether there are more “actively” managed ETF’s (focused on developed markets) which you would consider. Such as QIE.
A separate related question. Are there U.S.-listed alternatives you would consider, in spite of the withholding tax. And is the withholding tax less of a deterrent than we make it to be.
Thanks.
A separate related question. Are there U.S.-listed alternatives you would consider, in spite of the withholding tax. And is the withholding tax less of a deterrent than we make it to be.
Thanks.
5i Research Answer:
We do not mind more active funds if performance justifies it. QIE is not exactly similar, but its five year performance of 6.21% lags VIU's of 7.67%. It is also fairly small at $58M. Still, in this category we do not see a lot of specifically ex-NA funds to choose from that are actively managed.