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S&P 500 & US Equity ETFs in Canada
US equity ETFs listed in Canada provide exposure to the American market while avoiding tax complications of USD accounts. They typically track the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, or total US market.
Why invest
The US market represents about 60% of global market cap and includes the largest tech companies (Apple, Microsoft, Google). Essential for international diversification.
How to choose
Choose between hedged (CAD-Hedged) and unhedged versions based on your CAD/USD currency view. Compare MER fees and replication method (physical vs synthetic).
Tax considerations
In an RRSP, Canadian-listed US ETFs face a 15% withholding tax on dividends. Prefer US-listed ETFs (like VTI or VOO) in your RRSP to avoid this withholding.
Best account
RRSP — RRSP allows avoiding the 15% US withholding tax if using US-listed ETFs.
How to avoid the 15% withholding tax on US dividends?
Use a US-listed ETF (VOO, VTI) in your RRSP. The Canada-US tax treaty eliminates withholding in RRSPs, but not in TFSAs or non-registered accounts.
Should I choose a currency-hedged ETF?
For long-term horizons (10+ years), currency hedging is generally not recommended as it adds costs and currencies tend to balance out. Short-term, it can reduce volatility.
S&P 500 & US Equity ETFs in Canada
US equity ETFs listed in Canada provide exposure to the American market while avoiding tax complications of USD accounts. They typically track the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, or total US market.
Why invest
The US market represents about 60% of global market cap and includes the largest tech companies (Apple, Microsoft, Google). Essential for international diversification.
How to choose
Choose between hedged (CAD-Hedged) and unhedged versions based on your CAD/USD currency view. Compare MER fees and replication method (physical vs synthetic).
Tax considerations
In an RRSP, Canadian-listed US ETFs face a 15% withholding tax on dividends. Prefer US-listed ETFs (like VTI or VOO) in your RRSP to avoid this withholding.
Best account
RRSP — RRSP allows avoiding the 15% US withholding tax if using US-listed ETFs.
How to avoid the 15% withholding tax on US dividends?
Use a US-listed ETF (VOO, VTI) in your RRSP. The Canada-US tax treaty eliminates withholding in RRSPs, but not in TFSAs or non-registered accounts.
Should I choose a currency-hedged ETF?
For long-term horizons (10+ years), currency hedging is generally not recommended as it adds costs and currencies tend to balance out. Short-term, it can reduce volatility.
Holdings | Strategy | Dist. Freq. | Market | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IS EPU MSCI Peru ETF | +29.96% | 0.59% | 1.38% | 2009 | 531M$ | 1.12 | Index | Semi-ann. | 66K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
DE QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | +25.87% | 0.40% | +248 | 0.73% | 2018 | 5.7G$ | 1.64 | Index | Qtr. | 728K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
BA ATMP ETN+ Select MLP ETN | +25.57% | 0.95% | - | 4.57% | 2013 | 646M$ | 0.27 | Active | Qtr. | 14K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
VI AMZA InfraCap MLP ETF | +23.14% | 1.72% | +17 | 7.73% | 2014 | 464M$ | 0.50 | Active | Mo. | 34K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
ST ROKT State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF | +22.59% | 0.45% | 0.25% | 2018 | 255M$ | 1.37 | Index | Qtr. | 41K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
UB AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B | +22.59% | 0.80% | - | 4.14% | 2015 | 39M$ | 0.40 | Index | Qtr. | 2K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
UB MLPB ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B | +22.17% | 0.85% | - | 5.99% | 2015 | 218M$ | 0.34 | Index | Qtr. | 4K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
SI PFIX Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | +21.27% | 0.50% | 4.55% | 2021 | 231M$ | -5.77 | Index | Mo. | 278K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
FI FCUV U.S. Value ETF | +20.95% | 0.35% | 0.61% | 2020 | 3.9G$ | 0.83 | Factor | Qtr. | 84K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS EWP MSCI Spain ETF | +20.82% | 0.50% | +1299 | 2.12% | 1996 | 1.7G$ | 0.89 | Index | Semi-ann. | 333K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN SPMO S&P 500 Momentum ETF | +20.80% | 0.13% | +1551 | 0.67% | 2015 | 19.9G$ | 1.29 | Factor | Qtr. | 2.5M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS IGE North American Natural Resources ETF | +19.39% | 0.39% | 1.94% | 2001 | 803M$ | 0.31 | Index | Qtr. | 167K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
AL AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | +19.19% | 1.01% | +4 | 7.35% | 2010 | 12.6G$ | 0.37 | Active | Qtr. | 1.4M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FR FLTW Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | +19.13% | 0.19% | +175 | 1.51% | 2017 | 2.8G$ | 1.46 | Index | Semi-ann. | 439K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS EWI MSCI Italy ETF | +18.33% | 0.50% | +1 | 2.56% | 1996 | 661M$ | 0.93 | Index | Semi-ann. | 439K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN CSD S&P Spin-Off ETF | +18.16% | 0.65% | 0.11% | 2006 | 194M$ | 1.24 | Index | Ann. | 16K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
TO TPZ Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | +18.11% | 0.85% | +26 | 3.12% | 2009 | 129M$ | 0.47 | Active | Mo. | 10K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS EPOL MSCI Poland ETF | +18.05% | 0.59% | 4.14% | 2010 | 643M$ | 0.87 | Index | Semi-ann. | 459K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
IS GARP iShares Trust - iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | +18.01% | 0.15% | +286 | — | — | — | — | Factor | Qtr. | 305K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
VA NLR Uranium and Nuclear ETF | +17.96% | 0.52% | +355 | 2.38% | 2007 | 4.9G$ | 1.08 | Index | Ann. | 490K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI FCVH U.S. Value Currency Neutral ETF | +17.79% | 0.38% | +9 | 0.55% | 2020 | 353M$ | 0.92 | Factor | Qtr. | 11K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
ST XTL State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | +17.74% | 0.35% | 0.88% | 2011 | 782M$ | 1.24 | Index | Qtr. | 110K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
IS EWT MSCI Taiwan ETF | +17.69% | 0.59% | 0.97% | 2000 | 10.8G$ | 1.24 | Index | Ann. | 7.0M | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
IS EWO MSCI Austria ETF | +17.53% | 0.49% | - | 2.05% | 1996 | 136M$ | 0.87 | Index | Semi-ann. | 51K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN KNCT Next Gen Connectivity E | +17.53% | 0.40% | +497 | 0.60% | 2005 | 164M$ | 1.35 | Index | Qtr. | 5K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FR PVAL Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF | +17.38% | 0.55% | 0.98% | 2021 | 11.1G$ | 0.77 | Factor | Qtr. | 1.8M | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
SP SPRX Alpha ETF | +17.35% | 0.75% | +70 | 0.00% | 2021 | 241M$ | 2.19 | Active | — | 157K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI FFLC Fidelity Covington Trust - Fidelity Fundamental Large Cap Core ETF | +17.26% | 0.38% | +86 | — | — | — | — | Index | Qtr. | 86K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
BM ZVU MSCI USA Value Index ETF | +17.11% | 0.30% | 1.17% | 2017 | 167M$ | 1.01 | Factor | Qtr. | 9K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN PKB Building & Construction ETF | +17.09% | 0.57% | +497 | 0.14% | 2005 | 458M$ | 1.62 | Index | Qtr. | 18K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
ST FITE State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Future Security ETF | +17.05% | 0.45% | 0.15% | 2017 | 154M$ | 1.26 | Index | Qtr. | 9K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
SP URNM Uranium Miners ETF | +16.53% | 0.75% | +1 | 2.84% | 2019 | 2.2G$ | 0.87 | Active | Ann. | 541K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN SPHB S&P 500 High Beta ETF | +16.46% | 0.25% | +1551 | 0.52% | 2011 | 1.1G$ | 1.60 | Index | Qtr. | 402K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN PWB Dynamic Large Cap Growth ETF | +16.32% | 0.55% | +497 | 0.00% | 2005 | 2.2G$ | 1.30 | Index | Semi-ann. | 103K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
FI NXTG IndXX NextG ETF | +16.28% | 0.70% | +31 | 1.15% | 2011 | 589M$ | 1.28 | Active | Qtr. | 17K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS TUR MSCI Turkey ETF | +16.07% | 0.59% | +1299 | 2.14% | 2008 | 218M$ | 0.34 | Index | Semi-ann. | 152K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN PXS RAFI U.S. Index ETF II | +15.89% | 0.44% | +2 | 0.79% | 2015 | 54M$ | 0.96 | Index | Qtr. | 1K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
VA SLX Steel ETF | +15.81% | 0.55% | +355 | 1.19% | 2006 | 224M$ | 1.37 | Index | Ann. | 57K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
HU HTUS Hull Tactical US ETF | +15.43% | 0.96% | +10 | 1.12% | 2015 | 152M$ | 1.08 | Active | Ann. | 14K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
SP SPUS S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF | +15.40% | 0.45% | 0.52% | 2019 | 2.7G$ | 1.12 | Index | Mo. | 479K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
BM ESGY MSCI USA Selection Equity Index ETF | +15.39% | 0.20% | 0.61% | 2020 | 197M$ | 0.90 | Active | Qtr. | 776 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IS EWY MSCI South Korea ETF | +15.31% | 0.59% | +306 | 0.99% | 2000 | 24.1G$ | 2.34 | Index | Ann. | 24.5M | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS XUS Core S&P 500 Index ETF | +15.20% | 0.08% | +2 | 0.38% | 2013 | 13.0G$ | 0.53 | Index | Semi-ann. | 126K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
VA VFV S&P 500 Index ETF | +15.20% | 0.08% | +8 | 0.84% | 2012 | 34.2G$ | 0.85 | Index | Qtr. | 305K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
IN ESG S&P 500 ESG Index ETF | +15.17% | 0.15% | 0.53% | 2021 | 1.1G$ | 0.90 | Thematic | Qtr. | 4K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
BM ZSP S&P 500 Index ETF | +15.13% | 0.08% | 0.76% | 2012 | 24.1G$ | 0.86 | Index | Qtr. | 200K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
MA QUU US Large Cap Equity Index ETF | +15.11% | 0.06% | 0.87% | 2018 | 6.3G$ | 0.74 | Index | Qtr. | 5K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN PWV Dynamic Large Cap Value ETF | +15.10% | 0.55% | +41 | 1.82% | 2005 | 1.5G$ | 0.69 | Factor | Qtr. | 56K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN XMMO S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | +15.03% | 0.35% | 0.64% | 2005 | 6.8G$ | 1.16 | Factor | Qtr. | 457K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
CI CUEI CIBC MSCI USA Equity Index ETF | +14.85% | 0.05% | 0.72% | 2021 | 1.5G$ | 0.88 | Index | Qtr. | 8K | 🇨🇦 Canada |