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Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS)
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
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S&P 500 ETF TRUST ETF (SPY)
Q: Crystal ball question: Would you buy XUS now or wait a little? Any other ETF or stocks you would suggest for US exposure in RIF? Much Thanks for your comments.
5i Research Answer:
The S&P 500 has had a nice run so far this year, and over the past year, but we still feel that there is room to the upside, especially over the long-term. We would be comfortable buying at today's levels for an investor with a long timeframe.
XUS has 'Level II' taxes which can be avoided with a US ETF investing directly in securities. There is also the HXS which does not issue distributions, but rather reinvests them back into the NAV, or the SPY or VOO which are US-listed ETFs and invest directly in US stocks will not have 'Level II' taxes.
Authors of this answer, directors, partners and/or officers of 5i Research and/or affiliated companies have a financial or other interest in SPY.