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Canadian Equity ETFs — TSX Index Funds
Canadian equity ETFs provide diversified exposure to the Canadian stock market through the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). They typically include major Canadian banks (RBC, TD, BMO), energy companies (Enbridge, Suncor), and telecommunications firms (BCE, Rogers).
Why invest
The Canadian market represents about 3% of global market cap but offers unique advantages for Canadian investors: no withholding tax on dividends in RRSP/TFSA, exposure to natural resources sector, and natural currency hedge.
How to choose
Compare management fees (MER) ranging from 0.05% to 0.60%, index methodology (cap-weighted vs equal-weighted), and sector concentration. ETFs like XIU and XIC track the TSX Composite, while VCN offers broader exposure including small caps.
Tax considerations
In a non-registered account, Canadian dividends benefit from the dividend tax credit, reducing effective tax. Prioritize Canadian ETFs in taxable accounts to maximize this advantage.
Best account
Non-registered — Canadian dividends benefit from dividend tax credit in taxable accounts.
What is the difference between XIU and XIC?
XIU tracks 60 large TSX companies with a 0.18% MER, while XIC covers 219 companies including mid-caps with a 0.06% MER. XIC offers broader diversification at lower cost.
Are Canadian ETF dividends tax-advantaged?
Yes, in a non-registered account, eligible Canadian dividends benefit from the dividend tax credit, significantly reducing effective tax compared to interest or foreign dividends.
Canadian Equity ETFs — TSX Index Funds
Canadian equity ETFs provide diversified exposure to the Canadian stock market through the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). They typically include major Canadian banks (RBC, TD, BMO), energy companies (Enbridge, Suncor), and telecommunications firms (BCE, Rogers).
Why invest
The Canadian market represents about 3% of global market cap but offers unique advantages for Canadian investors: no withholding tax on dividends in RRSP/TFSA, exposure to natural resources sector, and natural currency hedge.
How to choose
Compare management fees (MER) ranging from 0.05% to 0.60%, index methodology (cap-weighted vs equal-weighted), and sector concentration. ETFs like XIU and XIC track the TSX Composite, while VCN offers broader exposure including small caps.
Tax considerations
In a non-registered account, Canadian dividends benefit from the dividend tax credit, reducing effective tax. Prioritize Canadian ETFs in taxable accounts to maximize this advantage.
Best account
Non-registered — Canadian dividends benefit from dividend tax credit in taxable accounts.
What is the difference between XIU and XIC?
XIU tracks 60 large TSX companies with a 0.18% MER, while XIC covers 219 companies including mid-caps with a 0.06% MER. XIC offers broader diversification at lower cost.
Are Canadian ETF dividends tax-advantaged?
Yes, in a non-registered account, eligible Canadian dividends benefit from the dividend tax credit, significantly reducing effective tax compared to interest or foreign dividends.
Holdings | Strategy | Dist. Freq. | Market | ||||||||||
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IS CEW Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF | +21.69% | 0.55% | 2.00% | 2008 | 443M$ | -0.00 | Index | Mo. | 70K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XCV Canadian Value Index ETF | +20.87% | 0.55% | 1.76% | 2006 | 254M$ | -0.00 | Factor | Qtr. | 19K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
CI FXM Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF | +19.58% | 0.60% | 2.22% | 2012 | 495M$ | 0.71 | Factor | Qtr. | 4K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
CI WXM Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF | +18.83% | 0.60% | 1.45% | 2012 | 1.6G$ | 0.57 | Factor | Qtr. | 17K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN PXC RAFI Canadian Index ETF | +18.28% | 0.45% | 1.68% | 2012 | 259M$ | 0.72 | Index | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI NXTG Indxx NextG ETF | +18.07% | 0.86% | 0.00% | 2014 | 2M$ | 0.50 | Active | Ann. | 40 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FCCV Canadian Value ETF | +17.85% | 0.35% | 1.20% | 2020 | 1.2G$ | 0.73 | Factor | Qtr. | 19K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
HA HDIV Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF | +17.83% | 0.65% | +1 | 9.31% | 2021 | 1.8G$ | 0.56 | Covered Call | Mo. | 237K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
BM ZVC MSCI Canada Value Index ETF | +17.06% | 0.35% | 1.98% | 2017 | 52M$ | 0.73 | Factor | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FST Canadian Capital Strength ETF | +16.83% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 2001 | 229M$ | 0.76 | Active | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XEN Jantzi Social Index ETF | +16.01% | 0.55% | 1.66% | 2007 | 176M$ | 0.80 | Index | Qtr. | 650 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA QCN Canadian Equity Index ETF | +15.66% | 0.04% | 1.98% | 2018 | 5.7G$ | 0.63 | Index | Qtr. | 8K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XMD S&P/TSX Completion Index ETF | +15.56% | 0.60% | 0.88% | 2001 | 775M$ | 0.72 | Index | Qtr. | 50K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA QCE Canadian Large Cap Equity Index ETF | +15.43% | 0.04% | 2.08% | 2018 | 273M$ | 0.63 | Index | Qtr. | 470 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
TD TTP TD Canadian Equity Index ETF | +15.39% | 0.04% | +1 | 1.49% | 2016 | 6.3G$ | 0.79 | Index | Qtr. | 70K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
PU PRA Diversified Real Asset Fund | +15.28% | 0.60% | 2.20% | 2013 | 219M$ | 0.47 | Index | Qtr. | 17K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
VA VCN FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | +15.27% | 0.05% | 1.50% | 2013 | 16.8G$ | 0.70 | Index | Qtr. | 104K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZCN S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | +15.27% | 0.05% | 2.06% | 2009 | 17.4G$ | 0.79 | Index | Qtr. | 188K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XIC Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | +15.01% | 0.06% | 1.52% | 2001 | 31.3G$ | 0.79 | Index | Qtr. | 510K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XIU S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | +15.00% | 0.15% | 2.17% | 1999 | 24.1G$ | 0.79 | Index | Qtr. | 4.1M | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
VA VCE FTSE Canada Index ETF | +14.99% | 0.05% | +1 | 1.60% | 2011 | 3.6G$ | 0.71 | Index | Qtr. | 27K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
DE DRMC RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF | +14.51% | 0.15% | 1.27% | 2018 | 102M$ | 0.78 | Index | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XCSR ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF | +14.11% | 0.15% | 1.66% | 2020 | 523M$ | 0.81 | Thematic | Qtr. | 12K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN ESGC S&P/TSX Composite ESG Index ETF | +13.75% | 0.15% | 1.43% | 2020 | 131M$ | 0.72 | Thematic | Qtr. | 936 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FR FLCA Franklin FTSE Canada ETF | +13.31% | 0.09% | +38 | 1.70% | 2017 | 754M$ | 0.81 | Index | Semi-ann. | 62K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI FCCQ Canadian High Quality ETF | +13.26% | 0.35% | 1.20% | 2019 | 1.0G$ | 0.70 | Factor | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI BLCK Indxx Innovative Transaction and Process ETF | +13.07% | 0.80% | 1.21% | 2018 | 2M$ | -0.00 | Active | Qtr. | 40 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS EWC MSCI Canada ETF | +13.03% | 0.50% | +75 | 1.32% | 1996 | 5.5G$ | 0.80 | Index | Semi-ann. | 1.6M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS XESG ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF | +13.03% | 0.17% | 1.44% | 2019 | 649M$ | 0.79 | Thematic | Qtr. | 5K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ESGA MSCI Canada Selection Equity Index ETF | +12.60% | 0.15% | 1.42% | 2020 | 172M$ | 0.82 | Active | Qtr. | 933 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
EV TECH FANGMA Index ETF | +12.59% | 0.40% | 0.09% | 2021 | 127M$ | 0.85 | Index | Mo. | 13K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
HA TRVL Travel & Leisure Index ETF | +12.47% | 0.40% | 0.00% | 2021 | 40M$ | 0.64 | Index | Ann. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XCS S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF | +12.36% | 0.59% | 1.13% | 2007 | 234M$ | 0.88 | Index | Qtr. | 19K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
GU GCSC Canadian Diversified Core Equity Fund | +12.19% | 0.50% | 1.23% | 2021 | 20M$ | 0.35 | Index | Mo. | 130 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XMV MSCI Min Vol Canada Index ETF | +12.18% | 0.33% | 1.65% | 2012 | 397M$ | 0.53 | Factor | Qtr. | 4K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
TD TCLV TD Q Canadian Low Volatility ETF | +11.96% | 0.30% | 1.51% | 2020 | 124M$ | 0.44 | Factor | Qtr. | 7K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN TLV S&P/TSX Composite Low Volatility Index ETF | +11.90% | 0.30% | 2.93% | 2020 | 106M$ | 0.49 | Factor | Mo. | 583 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZLB Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF | +11.60% | 0.35% | 1.37% | 2011 | 6.3G$ | 0.46 | Factor | Qtr. | 54K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
NA NSCE NBI Sustainable Canadian Equity ETF | +11.48% | 0.60% | 0.87% | 2020 | 2.5G$ | 0.51 | Thematic | Qtr. | 696 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA MGRW Growth Allocation ETF | +11.29% | 0.17% | +1 | 1.71% | 2020 | 82M$ | 1.20 | Index | Qtr. | 3K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
BM ZGRO Growth ETF | +10.70% | 0.15% | +1 | 0.65% | 2019 | 773M$ | 1.07 | Index | Mo. | 50K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
WE WSRI North America Socially Responsible Index ETF | +10.56% | 0.22% | 1.30% | 2020 | 1.0G$ | 0.41 | Index | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZFC SIA Focused Canadian Equity Fund | +10.15% | 0.75% | +1 | 0.13% | 2018 | 85M$ | 0.64 | Active | Ann. | 436 | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
FR FINO Franklin Innovation Fund | +9.67% | 0.80% | 0.00% | 2021 | 8M$ | 1.29 | Thematic | Ann. | 313 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
TD TPRF TD Active Preferred Share ETF | +8.76% | 0.45% | 3.99% | 2018 | 466M$ | 0.40 | Active | Mo. | 16K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BR BGC Concentrated Canadian Equity ETF | +8.37% | 0.85% | 0.97% | 2018 | 12M$ | 0.45 | Active | — | 70 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZPR Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF | +8.12% | 0.45% | 5.13% | 2012 | 1.6G$ | 0.36 | Index | Mo. | 100K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
DY DXP Active Preferred Shares ETF | +8.08% | 0.58% | +9 | 4.42% | 2017 | 635M$ | 0.24 | Active | Mo. | 6K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
FI SKYY Cloud Computing ETF | +7.98% | 0.77% | 0.00% | 2014 | 4M$ | 0.73 | Covered Call | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS RPF RBC Canadian Preferred Share ETF | +7.50% | 0.53% | 4.96% | 2016 | 649M$ | 0.40 | Index | Mo. | 6K | 🇨🇦 Canada |