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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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FI NXTG Indxx NextG ETF | +21.68% | 0.86% | 0.00% | 2014 | 2M$ | 0.50 | Active | Ann. | 46 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
CI WXM Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF | +18.61% | 0.60% | 1.52% | 2012 | 1.6G$ | 0.55 | Factor | Qtr. | 17K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
CI FXM Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF | +18.30% | 0.60% | 2.34% | 2012 | 484M$ | 0.70 | Factor | Qtr. | 10K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XCV Canadian Value Index ETF | +17.87% | 0.55% | 1.87% | 2006 | 238M$ | -0.00 | Factor | Qtr. | 16K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FCCV Canadian Value ETF | +17.48% | 0.35% | 1.28% | 2020 | 1.2G$ | 0.74 | Factor | Qtr. | 16K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS CEW Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF | +17.43% | 0.55% | 2.30% | 2008 | 385M$ | -0.00 | Index | Mo. | 36K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN PXC RAFI Canadian Index ETF | +16.88% | 0.45% | 1.72% | 2012 | 253M$ | 0.73 | Index | Qtr. | 3K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FST Canadian Capital Strength ETF | +16.72% | 0.66% | 0.93% | 2001 | 232M$ | 0.75 | Active | Qtr. | 4K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZVC MSCI Canada Value Index ETF | +16.39% | 0.35% | 2.03% | 2017 | 51M$ | 0.74 | Factor | Qtr. | 926 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XMD S&P/TSX Completion Index ETF | +16.03% | 0.60% | 0.78% | 2001 | 774M$ | 0.69 | Index | Qtr. | 96K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
EV TECH FANGMA Index ETF | +15.70% | 0.40% | 0.08% | 2021 | 130M$ | 0.96 | Index | Mo. | 10K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XEN Jantzi Social Index ETF | +15.21% | 0.55% | 1.72% | 2007 | 174M$ | 0.80 | Index | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA QCE Canadian Large Cap Equity Index ETF | +15.09% | 0.04% | 2.14% | 2018 | 276M$ | 0.63 | Index | Qtr. | 517 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA QCN Canadian Equity Index ETF | +15.03% | 0.04% | 2.02% | 2018 | 5.5G$ | 0.63 | Index | Qtr. | 9K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
PU PRA Diversified Real Asset Fund | +14.90% | 0.60% | 2.11% | 2013 | 201M$ | 0.47 | Index | Qtr. | 7K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
TD TTP TD Canadian Equity Index ETF | +14.90% | 0.04% | +1 | 1.51% | 2016 | 6.1G$ | 0.78 | Index | Qtr. | 84K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
VA VCN FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF | +14.86% | 0.05% | 1.49% | 2013 | 16.2G$ | 0.70 | Index | Qtr. | 124K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZCN S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | +14.84% | 0.05% | 2.08% | 2009 | 16.9G$ | 0.78 | Index | Qtr. | 185K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI BLCK Indxx Innovative Transaction and Process ETF | +14.65% | 0.80% | 1.31% | 2018 | 2M$ | -0.00 | Active | Qtr. | 16 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XIC Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF | +14.57% | 0.06% | 1.56% | 2001 | 30.3G$ | 0.78 | Index | Qtr. | 468K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
VA VCE FTSE Canada Index ETF | +14.45% | 0.05% | 1.65% | 2011 | 3.5G$ | 0.70 | Index | Qtr. | 32K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
DE DRMC RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF | +14.44% | 0.15% | 1.39% | 2018 | 101M$ | 0.77 | Index | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XIU S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | +14.22% | 0.15% | 2.25% | 1999 | 22.9G$ | 0.78 | Index | Qtr. | 3.6M | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FR FINO Franklin Innovation Fund | +13.87% | 0.80% | 0.00% | 2021 | 9M$ | 1.26 | Thematic | Ann. | 586 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN ESGC S&P/TSX Composite ESG Index ETF | +13.64% | 0.15% | 1.47% | 2020 | 125M$ | 0.72 | Thematic | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XCSR ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF | +13.29% | 0.15% | 1.70% | 2020 | 496M$ | 0.80 | Thematic | Qtr. | 9K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FCCQ Canadian High Quality ETF | +13.29% | 0.35% | 1.19% | 2019 | 971M$ | 0.69 | Factor | Qtr. | 2K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XESG ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF | +12.55% | 0.17% | 1.51% | 2019 | 641M$ | 0.79 | Thematic | Qtr. | 5K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XCS S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF | +12.46% | 0.59% | 0.91% | 2007 | 272M$ | 0.87 | Index | Qtr. | 15K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ESGA MSCI Canada Selection Equity Index ETF | +12.43% | 0.15% | 1.43% | 2020 | 168M$ | 0.81 | Active | Qtr. | 423 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA MGRW Growth Allocation ETF | +12.05% | 0.17% | +1 | 1.81% | 2020 | 77M$ | 1.17 | Index | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
FR FLCA Franklin FTSE Canada ETF | +11.74% | 0.09% | +38 | 1.83% | 2017 | 677M$ | 0.89 | Index | Semi-ann. | 60K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
EV DATA Cloud Computing Index Fund | +11.62% | 0.60% | 0.43% | 2021 | 16M$ | 0.82 | Thematic | Mo. | 3K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI SKYY Cloud Computing ETF | +11.56% | 0.77% | 0.00% | 2014 | 4M$ | 0.80 | Covered Call | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
GU GCSC Canadian Diversified Core Equity Fund | +11.56% | 0.50% | 1.32% | 2021 | 19M$ | 0.36 | Index | Mo. | 120 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZGRO Growth ETF | +11.34% | 0.15% | +1 | 0.34% | 2019 | 747M$ | 1.09 | Index | Mo. | 54K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
IS EWC MSCI Canada ETF | +11.34% | 0.50% | +75 | 1.42% | 1996 | 4.7G$ | 0.88 | Index | Semi-ann. | 2.2M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS XMV MSCI Min Vol Canada Index ETF | +11.13% | 0.33% | 1.69% | 2012 | 410M$ | 0.53 | Factor | Qtr. | 15K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
TD TCLV TD Q Canadian Low Volatility ETF | +11.03% | 0.30% | 1.53% | 2020 | 118M$ | 0.43 | Factor | Qtr. | 10K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
WE WSRI North America Socially Responsible Index ETF | +10.95% | 0.22% | 1.27% | 2020 | 993M$ | 0.41 | Index | Qtr. | 6K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZLB Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF | +10.70% | 0.35% | 1.42% | 2011 | 6.1G$ | 0.45 | Factor | Qtr. | 40K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN TLV S&P/TSX Composite Low Volatility Index ETF | +10.35% | 0.30% | 3.06% | 2020 | 99M$ | 0.48 | Factor | Mo. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZFC SIA Focused Canadian Equity Fund | +10.24% | 0.75% | +1 | 0.14% | 2018 | 83M$ | 0.63 | Active | Ann. | 561 | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
NA NSCE NBI Sustainable Canadian Equity ETF | +10.03% | 0.60% | 0.84% | 2020 | 2.3G$ | 0.44 | Thematic | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
HA TRVL Travel & Leisure Index ETF | +8.84% | 0.40% | 0.00% | 2021 | 39M$ | 0.65 | Index | Ann. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS XCG Canadian Growth Index ETF | +8.21% | 0.55% | 0.48% | 2006 | 153M$ | 0.82 | Index | Qtr. | 3K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
TD TPRF TD Active Preferred Share ETF | +8.05% | 0.45% | 3.92% | 2018 | 448M$ | 0.44 | Active | Mo. | 21K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BR BGC Concentrated Canadian Equity ETF | +7.82% | 0.85% | 1.02% | 2018 | 11M$ | 0.44 | Active | — | 120 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
PU PHE Tactical Hedged Equity Fund | +7.36% | 0.80% | 0.00% | 2013 | 5M$ | 0.36 | Active | Ann. | 20 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
DY DXP Active Preferred Shares ETF | +7.32% | 0.58% | +9 | 4.46% | 2017 | 619M$ | 0.25 | Active | Mo. | 7K | 🇨🇦 Canada |