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Q: Looking to buy a canadian dividend etf as one of my core holdings. Do you like VDY or XDV? What are the differences? Or is there another canadian dividend ETF you would recommend?

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Read Answer Asked by Carla on February 24, 2025

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Q: I have cash from a maturing GIC and am looking at options to reinvest it. I am considering evenly investing it in these 4. Time horizon is 2 to 5 years, low to medium risk. I would appreciate your thoughts on these or if there are other ETF's to consider. Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by George on December 09, 2024

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Q: long time holder of XDV (15 yrs). I see XDIV has outperformed by far since its inception with similar yield and lower MER. For what is worth XDIV has a 5 star Morningstar rating vs 2 stars for XDV. Thinking of switching my XDV for XDIV. Your opinion please.

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Read Answer Asked by MANFRED on May 21, 2024

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Q: I am thinking about moving some of my portfolio to ETF's, and when I looked at CDZ holdings, I was surprised to see FSZ as their top holding - a stock you have recently seen as a sell. Do you have any suggestions for a Canadian ETF that is more about great companies with a growing Dividend and not so heavy in Financials and Telcos? Thank You!

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Read Answer Asked by Pat on March 19, 2024

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Q: What would be the closestCanadian ETF that has characteristics similar to US SCHD?

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on October 16, 2023

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Q: I've had it with my entire pack of pref shares ( individual and ETF) and am ready to punt the lot. I'd like to replace them all with a bond ETF or even a diversified Canadian equity ETF that pays dividends. Your suggestions are most appreciated. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by alex on July 18, 2023

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Q: 5I team: Being a retired income investor and stuck on the nice yield for this fund I can still not be keen on it's substantial return of capital. Can you advise on a better alternative etf or fund for hands off solid yield as a replacement? Tks. Larry

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Read Answer Asked by Larry on July 13, 2023

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Q: Looking for income from bond etfs and dividend paying stocks that will appreciate in value if interest rates have peaked and gradually fall towards 3% (i.e. those that have been hit unduly hard due to inflationary fears). Suggestions?

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 06, 2023

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Q: What are the best dividend ETFs for Canadians to hold long term?

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Read Answer Asked by Brucey on April 27, 2023

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Q: HI team
the above ETF has been running up lately
despite interest rate still high

is there a underlying reason for the upswing? I hold it for dividends and secondly
hope for some capital gain, should I hold , add or sell?
thanks
Michael

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 20, 2023

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Q: Am retired and looking for regular income from dividend paying stocks.
Is there such a thing as a EFT that holds only dividend producing stocks that then pays out the dividends on a regular basis? If so can you suggest any?

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Read Answer Asked by Warren on March 13, 2023

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Q: From a dividend growth and overall return perspective, could you please rank the above etfs ? I do not need the income so my preference would go to HXT. Am I getting exposed to a lot more volatility in your opinion ?

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 06, 2023

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Q: "Is there a Canadian équivalent ETF ,or close to it,to this excellent sélection approach and choice of Cies like this US ETF?"
Sorry to repeat the question..
Concerning this recent question,I meant : a CDN ETF composed of Canadian stocks only,since the selection method of US stocks for SCHD is excellent,I wonder if there is a best Canadian ETF equivalent for CDN stocks

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Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on December 15, 2022

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Q: Good Evening
Can XDV be used as a proxy for CDZ?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 27, 2022

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Q: Recommendation for best Canadian dividend ETF for long term hold

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 14, 2022

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Q: Do to a few errors/mistakes in switching brokerages, I ended up removing these from an RRSP and TFSA accounts and left them in limbo in a non- reg account. I am aware of the serious overlap among the RBF266, XDV,CDZ and XIU. (They were in separate accounts at one time). If I should consolidate, what are your thoughts? What stays and what goes? If I were to begin selling and adding stocks, I was thinking BAM.A and ?Twenty year time frame. Have maxed TFSA.
Cheers and thanks,
Paul

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 07, 2022

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Q: Am looking to invest in a Canadian Dividend ETF.
I have researched the above ETF's, they all have pros & cons.
Am leaning slightly towards VDY at this point.
Criteria: Will be in a non-registered account, am after monthly dividend income with
some moderate growth potential. Am not overly concerned with a high weighting in financials, ideally would have a lower MER but am after solid 3-5 year growth.
If forced to choose one only, which ETF would you recommend?
Thanks for the great service,
Steve

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Read Answer Asked by STEVEN on November 11, 2021

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Q: Please name half dozen of your top choices for an income portfolio.

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Read Answer Asked by Roy on November 02, 2021

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Q: I am looking for monthly income. So far I am considering ZEB, KEY, PPL, and either HHL-B or HHL-T. Your opinion on those, and any suggestions you have, please.

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Read Answer Asked by James on October 29, 2021

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Q: After selling a rental property I now have cash that equals approx 25% of my investment portfolio. My goal with this cash would be to create a mini portfolio within 2 TFSA's to produce dividend income to help with everyday expenses for the next 5 years or so. After this time the investments would be sold and incorporated into my balanced portfolio as the income should no longer be needed. I am looking to keep the portfolio to a max of 6 positions that are diversified from a geographical and sector standpoint. I do not have an exact income requirement, but 4% was my initial target. What investments would you suggest to meet my goals? Feel free to deduct as many credits as required.

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