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Growth stocks are companies that reinvest profits to grow quickly (e.g., tech), while value stocks are mature companies trading at a low price relative to their earnings and often paying dividends.
XQQ.TO (iShares NASDAQ 100) is a growth-oriented ETF — it holds companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia that reinvest heavily. VFV.TO (S&P 500) is a blend of growth and value. XEI.TO (iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend) leans toward value — Canadian banks, pipelines, and telecoms paying steady dividends. Growth stocks rise more in bull markets but also fall harder in corrections.
Understanding the growth/value distinction helps you diversify your portfolio. The two styles alternate in performance: growth dominated from 2010 to 2021, while value did better in 2022. An all-in-one ETF like VEQT.TO includes both styles automatically — no need to pick sides when you're starting out.