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  1. Outcome Bias: Why Your Friend's Stock Pick Doesn't Prove You Wrong About XEQT

    June 06, 2026

    My friend Marco made $14,000 on a single stock last year. He bought shares of a Canadian lithium company in early 2025 based on a tip from his brother-in-law. No financial analysis. No reading the annual report. No understanding of the lithium supply chain or the company’s balance sheet.

  2. Priced Out of Housing? How XEQT Can Build Serious Wealth When You Can't Buy a Home

    June 06, 2026

    I remember the exact moment the housing market broke me. Not financially – emotionally. It was a Tuesday night in late 2024. I was sitting at my kitchen table in a rental apartment, scrolling through Realtor.ca on my phone, doing the mental math I had done hundreds of times before.

  3. Your First Year Investing in XEQT: A Month-by-Month Guide to What to Expect

    June 06, 2026

    I want to tell you something that nobody told me when I started investing: the hardest part is not picking the right ETF. It is surviving the twelve months after you pick it.

  4. XEQT vs Halal ETFs: Shariah-Compliant Investing for Canadian Muslims

    June 05, 2026

    A few years ago, my coworker Amir pulled me aside after a team lunch. We had been talking about investing – the usual XEQT evangelism I tend to do – and he looked genuinely torn. “I want to invest like you do,” he said. “Simple, low-cost, set-it-and-forget-it.

  5. The Scarcity Mindset: How Feeling 'Never Enough' Keeps You from Investing in XEQT

    June 05, 2026

    I grew up in a house where the thermostat was a battleground. My mom kept it at 17 degrees in winter.

  6. The Availability Heuristic: Why Market Crashes Feel More Likely Than They Are

    June 05, 2026

    A few months ago, I was sitting across from a coworker at lunch when the conversation drifted toward money. He is smart, earns a good salary, and has been diligently saving for years. But when I mentioned that I hold XEQT in my TFSA and RRSP, he shook his head.

  7. Why Your XEQT Returns Don't Match the Internet (And Why That's Perfectly Normal)

    June 04, 2026

    I remember the exact moment it happened. It was a Sunday morning in January, and I had just finished reading one of those year-end investment roundup articles. The article said XEQT had returned roughly 10% for the year. Great. I had been buying XEQT all year.

  8. The XEQT Risk Tolerance Reality Check: How Much Volatility Can You Actually Handle?

    June 04, 2026

    I thought I understood risk tolerance. I was wrong. In early 2020, I had been investing in XEQT for about a year. I had read every backtested chart. I had studied the historical drawdowns.

  9. XEQT vs the Permanent Portfolio: Why You Don't Need Gold, Bonds, and Cash

    June 04, 2026

    A few years ago I went through a phase where I thought I had outsmarted the investing world. I had been holding XEQT for about a year, feeling good about it, when I stumbled across a YouTube video about Harry Browne’s Permanent Portfolio.

  10. Canada's Great Wealth Transfer: What the Boomer Retirement Wave Means for XEQT Investors

    June 03, 2026

    Last Thanksgiving, I looked around my parents’ dinner table and realized something that had been building quietly for years. My dad’s best friend had just sold his house in Oakville and moved into a condo.

  11. The Subscription Audit: How Redirecting $100/Month Into XEQT Builds a $175,000 Portfolio

    June 03, 2026

    Last January I sat down with a coffee, three months of credit card statements, and a yellow highlighter. I was not doing anything dramatic. I had read a throwaway Reddit comment about “zombie subscriptions” and figured I would spend twenty minutes checking mine.

  12. XEQT Investing by Province: How Where You Live Changes Your Optimal Strategy

    June 03, 2026

    I moved from Ontario to Alberta a few years ago. New city, new job, new apartment – the usual chaos. I updated my driver’s licence, changed my mailing address, and forwarded my mail. What I didn’t do, at least not right away, was rethink my investment strategy.

  13. The Comparison Trap: Why Your Coworker's Stock Picks Don't Matter

    June 02, 2026

    I was standing in my buddy Dave’s backyard last July, paper plate in hand, waiting for a burger to come off the grill. It was one of those perfect Canadian summer evenings – 25 degrees, cold drinks in a cooler, kids chasing each other with water guns.

  14. The Real Cost of Waiting: How Every Year You Delay Investing Costs You Thousands

    June 02, 2026

    My buddy Kevin told me he was going to start investing in January 2020. I remember the exact conversation – we were at a pub in Toronto after a Raptors game, and he’d just gotten a solid raise at work.

  15. XEQT vs Covered Call ETFs in Canada: Why Chasing Yield Can Cost You

    June 02, 2026

    I’ll never forget the first time I saw a covered call ETF on my Wealthsimple watchlist. It was late 2022, the market had been grinding sideways for months, and there it was – HDIV, flashing a distribution yield north of 10%. Ten percent. Monthly income.

  16. Why Millennials Can't Count on CPP Alone: Building Your Own Pension with XEQT

    June 01, 2026

    My dad retired at 60 with a full defined benefit pension from a telecom company. He gets a cheque every month, indexed to inflation, for the rest of his life. He never once had to think about asset allocation, withdrawal rates, or whether the market was up or down.

  17. The Magnificent 7 Concentration Problem: Why XEQT Investors Sleep Better Than S&P 500 Chasers in 2026

    June 01, 2026

    A few months ago, a buddy of mine at work pulled me aside in the break room. He had that look on his face – the one where someone wants to talk about money but doesn’t quite know how to start.

  18. How XEQT Compares to Canada's Biggest Pension Funds: CPPIB, OTPP, and Caisse de dépôt

    May 31, 2026

    Last Thanksgiving, my uncle – a retired teacher with a comfortable pension – looked across the table and said, “You kids and your ETFs. The pension fund managers know what they’re doing. Why would you try to do it yourself?” It’s a fair question.

  19. XEQT for Single Parents: How to Build Real Wealth on One Income in Canada

    May 31, 2026

    A friend of mine became a single parent three years ago. Two kids, a modest salary, and a mortgage that suddenly felt twice as heavy. When I mentioned investing, she laughed. “I’m trying to keep the lights on.

  20. The XEQT Investor's Guide to Financial News: How to Stay Informed Without Panic-Selling

    May 31, 2026

    I used to check BNN Bloomberg every morning before work. Then I’d scan the Globe and Mail’s business section. Then Reddit’s r/PersonalFinanceCanada over lunch. Then a quick look at my Wealthsimple app before bed, just to see the number.

  21. XEQT vs MEQT: How Does Mackenzie's All-Equity ETF Stack Up?

    May 30, 2026

    A couple of months ago, a buddy from my hockey league pulled me aside after our game and said, “Hey, I just bought a bunch of MEQT. My advisor told me it’s basically the same as XEQT but from Mackenzie.

  22. T1135 and XEQT: Do You Need to Report Foreign Property?

    May 30, 2026

    T1135 and XEQT: Do You Need to Report Foreign Property? It was late on a Sunday night in April, and my friend Dave was deep into one of those tax-season internet rabbit holes that make you question every financial decision you have ever made.

  23. XEQT vs Tangerine Investment Funds: Which Is the Simpler Investment?

    May 29, 2026

    I have a soft spot for Tangerine Investment Funds because they were my first real investment. Before I knew what an ETF was, before I understood MERs, before I’d ever heard the word “rebalancing” – I had a Tangerine Balanced Growth portfolio.

  24. RRSP Home Buyers' Plan with XEQT: The Smart Way to Buy Your First Home

    May 29, 2026

    I bought my first home in late 2024. And the single smartest financial move I made during the entire process had nothing to do with negotiating the price, finding the right neighbourhood, or picking a mortgage rate.

  25. Your First Year of XEQT Investing: A Month-by-Month Roadmap

    May 29, 2026

    I still remember the night before I bought my first share of XEQT.

  26. XEQT Price Prediction 2036: What $500/Month Could Be Worth in 10 Years

    May 28, 2026

    My buddy Dave texted me at 11:30 on a Tuesday night. No context, no lead-in, just: “Where do you think XEQT will be in 10 years?” I stared at the screen for a minute.

  27. Every Downside of XEQT: An Honest Look at What This ETF Can't Do

    May 28, 2026

    I run a website literally called Just Buy XEQT. I’ve written over a hundred articles about it. I’ve convinced friends, family members, and complete strangers on the internet to buy it.

  28. The Best Time of Day to Buy XEQT on the TSX (And Does It Actually Matter?)

    May 28, 2026

    I set an alarm for 9:28 AM on a Wednesday last spring. Two minutes before the TSX opened. I had $5,000 sitting in my Wealthsimple TFSA, earmarked for XEQT, and I’d convinced myself that buying at the exact moment the market opened would get me the best price.

  29. The Strategy Hopper's Curse: Why Constantly Switching Investments Keeps You Poor

    May 27, 2026

    I need to tell you about the most expensive habit I ever had. It wasn’t takeout coffee, car payments, or subscription creep. It was something I convinced myself was responsible, even sophisticated. It was changing my investment strategy every twelve to eighteen months.

  30. Barista FIRE with XEQT: How Canadians Are Semi-Retiring in Their 40s

    May 27, 2026

    I was sitting in a Monday morning all-hands meeting, half-listening to someone present a quarterly roadmap I did not care about, when I caught myself doing the math again. The same math I had been doing every week for two years.

  31. Why I Quit Day Trading and Went All-In on XEQT

    May 27, 2026

    It was 6:47 AM on a Tuesday and I was already awake, hunched over my phone in bed, watching the pre-market numbers scroll across my screen. My girlfriend was still sleeping. I hadn’t slept well – again.

  32. XEQT Turns 7: Every Lesson From Seven Years of Canada's Most Popular All-Equity ETF

    May 26, 2026

    Seven years ago this summer, BlackRock Canada launched a little ETF called XEQT – the iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio. I remember buying my first shares in the fall of 2019. It was an unglamorous moment. No fireworks, no “I’m going to be rich” excitement, no screenshot posted to Reddit.

  33. The Death of the 60/40 Portfolio: Why Canadian Millennials Are Going 100% XEQT

    May 26, 2026

    I was twenty-four years old, sitting in a tiny office at my local TD branch, when a financial advisor in a navy suit told me the most important thing I could do with my money was build a “balanced portfolio.” He drew a pie chart on a piece of paper.

  34. How to Invest $100,000 in Canada: The Complete XEQT Strategy Guide

    May 26, 2026

    I will never forget the week I had $100,000 sitting in a savings account doing absolutely nothing. It came from a combination of an inheritance from my grandmother and a few years of aggressive saving. I had been reading about investing for months. I knew I wanted to buy XEQT.

  35. Strong Canadian Dollar and XEQT: What a Rising Loonie Means for Your Portfolio in 2026

    May 25, 2026

    I remember checking my portfolio in early 2026 and wondering why XEQT was barely up even though US stocks were rallying. The S&P 500 had been on a solid run, international markets were posting respectable gains, and yet my XEQT holdings looked sluggish by comparison.

  36. XEQT vs ZGRO: All-Equity vs Balanced Growth ETF for Canadian Investors in 2026

    May 25, 2026

    When I was choosing between all-equity and balanced ETFs, the decision came down to one question: how would I react to a 30% drop? Not hypothetically.

  37. XEQT for a Career Break: How to Fund a Sabbatical in Canada Without Derailing Your Financial Future

    May 25, 2026

    I took a 6-month career break in 2024, and the preparation started 2 years before I handed in my resignation letter. It wasn’t a layoff. It wasn’t burnout (though I was close).

  38. XEQT vs Segregated Funds: Why Insurance-Wrapped Investments Are Costing Canadians a Fortune

    May 24, 2026

    My parents were sold segregated funds by their insurance advisor in the early 2000s. When I finally looked at the statements, they were paying 2.8% in fees on a fund that performed almost identically to a basic balanced index — minus the fees.

  39. XEQT + a Fee-Only Financial Planner: The Best of Both Worlds for Canadian Investors

    May 24, 2026

    I resisted paying for a financial planner for years because I thought I knew everything. I’d read every Canadian personal finance blog, listened to the podcasts, built my own spreadsheets. I was buying XEQT every month like clockwork.

  40. XEQT Portfolio Turnover Explained: Why Low Turnover Means More Money in Your Pocket

    May 24, 2026

    A few years ago, I owned a Canadian equity mutual fund through one of the big banks. The MER was high – I knew that. But what I didn’t know was that the fund manager was buying and selling stocks like a day trader on espresso.

  41. The Paradox of Choice and XEQT: Why Fewer Investment Decisions Build More Wealth

    May 23, 2026

    Last Saturday night, my partner and I sat down on the couch to watch a movie. We had the entire evening free – no plans, no obligations, nothing but two hours of uninterrupted time and a fresh bowl of popcorn. We opened Netflix. Then we opened Crave. Then Disney+.

  42. XEQT After Divorce: Rebuilding Your Investment Portfolio in Canada

    May 23, 2026

    A close friend of mine called me on a Thursday evening last year, about two weeks after her separation agreement was finalized. She wasn’t crying – she was past that stage. Her voice was flat and exhausted. “I just got the paperwork from the lawyer,” she said.

  43. Market Timing XEQT: What Missing the Best 10 Days Actually Costs You

    May 23, 2026

    My buddy Dave is the smartest person I know. Electrical engineer. Reads whitepapers for fun. Built his own standing desk from raw lumber because the store-bought ones “weren’t optimized.” When Dave decides to learn something, he goes deep.

  44. The Endowment Effect and XEQT: Why You Overvalue What You Already Own

    May 22, 2026

    A few years ago, I tried to sell an old leather jacket at a garage sale. I had not worn it in at least three years. The zipper was finicky. The style had moved on. It was taking up space in a closet I desperately needed to reorganize.

  45. XEQT vs VXC: All-in-One ETF vs Ex-Canada Global ETF for Canadians

    May 22, 2026

    I remember the exact moment this debate moved from theoretical to personal for me.

  46. Summer 2026 Market Outlook: What XEQT Investors Need to Know

    May 21, 2026

    I did something last weekend that I do roughly twice a year: I sat down with a coffee, opened my Wealthsimple account, and did a proper mid-year review of my portfolio.

  47. How to Build a $1 Million Portfolio with XEQT in Canada

    May 21, 2026

    I remember the exact moment it clicked for me. I was sitting at my kitchen table on a Saturday morning, coffee going cold, punching numbers into a compound interest calculator for the tenth time because I was sure I had messed something up.

  48. XEQT in Your 40s: The Catch-Up Investing Guide for Canadians

    May 21, 2026

    I turned 40 with a TFSA that had $18,000 in it, a half-finished RRSP, two kids in elementary school, and a mortgage that still felt enormous. I remember the exact moment the weight of it hit me.

  49. How to Explain XEQT to Your Partner (And Get Them on Board With Investing)

    May 20, 2026

    I will never forget the evening I tried to explain XEQT to my partner for the first time. We were sitting at the dinner table, and I was practically vibrating with excitement.

  50. XEQT in Your 20s: The Complete Guide to Building Wealth in Your Twenties

    May 20, 2026

    I have a friend named Dave who started buying XEQT at 22. He had just landed his first full-time job making $42,000 a year in Kitchener, and he was splitting a two-bedroom apartment with a college buddy.

  51. XEQT vs VBAL: 100% Equities or a Balanced Portfolio for Canadian Investors?

    May 20, 2026

    My friend Dan is a cautious person. He drives five under the speed limit. He checks the weather forecast before leaving the house even in July.

  52. Wealthsimple Round-Up and Spare Change Investing: How to Buy More XEQT Without Thinking About It

    May 19, 2026

    I bought a $4.35 latte last Tuesday. Nothing unusual about that – I grab coffee most mornings on the way to the office. But this time, something happened after the tap. Wealthsimple quietly rounded the purchase up to $5.00 and moved $0.65 into my TFSA.

  53. Canada's Housing Correction and XEQT: Why Renters Who Invest Are Finally Winning

    May 19, 2026

    Last Thursday I was at a friend’s barbecue in Kitchener when the conversation turned, as it always does in Canada, to housing. Someone mentioned that a townhouse down the street had just sold for $80,000 less than an identical unit went for in early 2022. The table went quiet.

  54. XEQT vs Private Equity & Alternative Investments: What Canadian Retail Investors Need to Know

    May 19, 2026

    A guy I went to university with – I’ll call him Marcus – showed up at a backyard barbecue last summer and spent the entire evening talking about his private equity investment.

  55. How to Recover from Bad Investments and Start Fresh with XEQT

    May 18, 2026

    I still remember the exact moment it hit me. It was a Tuesday evening in early 2018. I was sitting at my kitchen table, staring at a portfolio that had lost over 40% of its value in three months.

  56. The Psychology of Flat Markets: How to Stay Invested in XEQT When Returns Go Nowhere

    May 18, 2026

    There was a stretch in my investing journey that nearly broke me, and it wasn’t a crash. It was 2015.

  57. Survivorship Bias and XEQT: Why You Only Hear About Winning Stock Picks

    May 17, 2026

    I have a coworker – let’s call him Dave – who will not shut up about NVIDIA. Every Monday, without fail, Dave brings up his NVIDIA shares. At lunch. In the hallway. During meetings that have nothing to do with investing. “You see NVIDIA this morning? Up another three percent.

  58. XEQT in Your 30s: Why This Decade Makes or Breaks Your Retirement

    May 17, 2026

    I turned 30 with exactly $4,200 in my TFSA — a handful of bank stocks I had bought on a whim two years earlier and mostly forgotten about. No RRSP. No real plan.

  59. Buying XEQT at All-Time Highs: Why New Highs Shouldn't Scare You

    May 17, 2026

    In the fall of 2024, I had $8,000 sitting in my Wealthsimple account, ready to deploy into XEQT. It was money from a freelance project, and I had already decided it was going into my non-registered account. Simple enough. Except XEQT was at an all-time high.

  60. XEQT vs VUN: Should You Just Buy the US Market Instead?

    May 17, 2026

    My uncle retired from Air Canada in 2018, and when he finally sat down to consolidate his savings into “something simple,” his golf buddy had one piece of advice: “Just buy VUN. The US market always wins.” On the surface, the logic seemed bulletproof.

  61. XEQT vs TD e-Series Index Funds: Which Is Better for Canadian Investors?

    May 17, 2026

    Back in 2017, when I first decided to stop paying a bank advisor 2% a year to underperform the market, the Canadian personal finance internet had one overwhelming recommendation: TD e-Series index funds. Every blog post, every Reddit thread, every “couch potato portfolio” guide pointed to the same place.

  62. How to Invest Your Side Hustle Income in XEQT: A Canadian Gig Worker's Guide

    May 16, 2026

    Last summer I started tutoring high school math on evenings and weekends. Nothing fancy – I posted an ad on Kijiji, charged $45 an hour, and within a few weeks I had a half-dozen students coming through my apartment on a rotating basis. Some weeks I’d earn $400.

  63. XEQT vs HGRO: Which All-Equity ETF Is the Better Pick for Canadians?

    May 16, 2026

    A couple of years ago, a buddy at work cornered me in the break room. He had just discovered HGRO and was buzzing about it. “It’s like XEQT,” he said, “but it used to pay zero distributions. Zero!

  64. Regret Aversion: Why Fear of Being Wrong Keeps Canadians in Cash Instead of XEQT

    May 15, 2026

    My younger sister has $53,000 sitting in a high-interest savings account earning about 3%. She told me, unprompted, at a family dinner last spring.

  65. The Behavior Gap: Why Your XEQT Returns Are Worse Than the Fund's

    May 15, 2026

    A few months ago, I did something I’d been avoiding for a while. I sat down, opened my Wealthsimple account, and calculated my actual personal return on XEQT since I started investing in it. Not the return XEQT posted over the same period. My return.

  66. XEQT vs XIC: Do You Really Need Global Diversification Beyond Canada?

    May 15, 2026

    My uncle Dave is a proud Canadian investor. And by “Canadian investor,” I mean he only invests in Canadian stocks. His entire RRSP is a mix of XIC, a couple of Big Five bank stocks, and Enbridge.

  67. XEQT vs Canadian Bank Stocks: Why the Big Six Might Not Be Enough

    May 14, 2026

    My dad has owned Royal Bank since 1987. He brings it up at least twice a year — usually at Thanksgiving and again at Christmas, right around the time his quarterly dividend hits.

  68. The Prescribed Rate Loan Strategy with XEQT: Income Splitting for Canadian Couples

    May 14, 2026

    A friend of mine — let’s call him Dave — earns about $160,000 a year as a software engineer. His wife, Sarah, works part-time and brings in around $35,000. They are a great team. They share household responsibilities, they budget carefully, they invest consistently.

  69. Lifestyle Creep Is Stealing Your Wealth: How to Invest Every Raise in XEQT

    May 13, 2026

    When I got my first real raise — an extra $8,000 a year, about $500 a month after tax — I celebrated by upgrading my apartment. New place, better neighbourhood, in-unit laundry. Rent went from $1,400 to $1,900. Just like that, the raise was gone.

  70. XEQT vs QQQ: Should Canadian Investors Add a NASDAQ ETF?

    May 13, 2026

    A buddy of mine — let’s call him Preet — texted me last September with a screenshot of his brokerage account. He had a single line item: QQQ. His entire TFSA was in the Invesco QQQ Trust, the ETF that tracks the NASDAQ-100 index.

  71. XEQT for Canadian Expats: How to Keep Investing While Living Abroad

    May 12, 2026

    My friend Daniel called me in a mild panic last year. He had just accepted a two-year contract in London, England – great salary, exciting opportunity, career-defining move. But somewhere between celebrating and packing, he realized he had no idea what would happen to his XEQT investments.

  72. Investing for Your Kids with XEQT: In-Trust Accounts Explained for Canadian Parents

    May 12, 2026

    The day my niece was born, my sister asked everyone for suggestions on what to get her. The grandparents bought adorable outfits she would outgrow in two months. Friends brought toys she would not remember.

  73. The Rule of 72 and XEQT: How Fast Your Money Actually Doubles

    May 12, 2026

    I was sitting in a pub in downtown Toronto with my friend Dave about four years ago when the conversation turned to money. Dave had just opened a high-interest savings account that was paying 2.5% – this was before rates went up – and he was genuinely excited about it.

  74. Inside XEQT: How BlackRock Builds and Manages Your All-in-One ETF

    May 11, 2026

    I had a strange moment a few years ago. I was sitting at my kitchen table, staring at my Wealthsimple app, watching a number that represented a very large chunk of my life savings. That number was attached to five letters: XEQT.

  75. The Savings Rate Secret: Why How Much You Save Matters More Than XEQT's Returns

    May 11, 2026

    I spent the first two years of my investing journey obsessing over the wrong thing. I am not exaggerating. I would sit at my kitchen table after work, laptop open, spreadsheets glowing, comparing the ten-year annualized returns of every all-in-one ETF I could find. XEQT versus XGRO. XEQT versus VEQT.

  76. Geopolitical Risk in 2026: How XEQT's Global Diversification Protects Canadian Investors

    May 11, 2026

    I was lying in bed last Thursday night doing the thing every financial advisor tells you not to do: doomscrolling.

  77. Herd Mentality and XEQT: When Following the Crowd Is Actually the Smart Move

    May 10, 2026

    Everyone tells you not to follow the crowd when investing. But what if the crowd is right? Seriously. Every personal finance book, every investing podcast, every well-meaning uncle at Thanksgiving dinner has the same advice: “Don’t follow the herd. Think for yourself.

  78. The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Investing: Why Beginners Think They Can Beat XEQT

    May 10, 2026

    I need to tell you about the time I thought I was a stock market genius. It was 2020. I had been investing for about six months. My very first stock pick — a Canadian tech company I’d found through a Reddit thread — was up 40%. Forty percent.

  79. How to Invest Your Tax Refund in XEQT: A Canadian's Guide to Making CRA Money Work

    May 10, 2026

    There is a certain kind of thrill that comes with checking your bank account and seeing a surprise deposit from the CRA. You filed your taxes a few weeks ago, maybe grumbled through the process, and then — ping — a direct deposit notification.

  80. The Narrative Fallacy and XEQT: Why Compelling Market Stories Are Costing You Money

    May 09, 2026

    Let me tell you about the most expensive story I ever believed. It was late 2017, and I couldn’t go anywhere without hearing about cannabis stocks. Canopy Growth was up something like 800% that year. Aphria, Tilray, Aurora – every name was flying.

  81. XEQT Distribution Tax Efficiency: How Each Account Type Treats Your Distributions Differently

    May 09, 2026

    XEQT Distribution Tax Efficiency: How Each Account Type Treats Your Distributions Differently The first time I actually looked at my XEQT T3 slip in detail, I was confused. I had been buying XEQT for over a year at that point, collecting quarterly distributions, feeling good about my simple one-ETF approach.

  82. XEQT Value Averaging vs Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Strategy Builds Wealth Faster?

    May 09, 2026

    A few years ago, I stumbled across a concept called “value averaging” while reading Michael Edleson’s book of the same name. The pitch was irresistible: a systematic investing strategy that consistently outperforms dollar-cost averaging by 1-2% annually. More returns with a rules-based system? Sign me up. So I tried it.

  83. XEQT's Emerging Market Exposure: The 7% of Your Portfolio You Never Think About

    May 09, 2026

    I was poking around the iShares website one evening, drilling into XEQT’s underlying holdings the way some people scroll through Instagram, when I stumbled onto something that genuinely surprised me.

  84. RRSP Meltdown Strategy with XEQT: How to Minimize Taxes in Retirement

    May 09, 2026

    My uncle Dave retired at 63 with a $600K RRSP and a big smile on his face. He had done everything “right” – saved diligently for 35 years, maxed his contributions whenever he could, and watched his portfolio grow inside the tax shelter.

  85. U.S. Estate Tax and XEQT: The Hidden Risk Canadian Investors Need to Know

    May 08, 2026

    A few years ago, I was sitting across from a financial planner at a coffee shop, going over my portfolio. I was feeling pretty good about things.

  86. XEQT Securities Lending: How BlackRock Earns Extra Revenue With Your ETF

    May 08, 2026

    I still remember the moment I stumbled onto this. I was reading through an iShares fund document one evening – one of those dense PDFs that nobody actually reads – when a line caught my eye: “securities lending revenue.” I paused. Revenue from lending?

  87. XEQT Tracking Error Explained: Is Your ETF Actually Doing Its Job?

    May 08, 2026

    I remember the first time I compared my XEQT returns to “the market.” It was the end of 2023, and every financial headline was shouting about how global equities had delivered strong double-digit gains.

  88. XEQT Liquidity Explained: Bid-Ask Spreads, Volume, and Why You Can Always Buy and Sell

    May 07, 2026

    A friend of mine almost didn’t buy XEQT. He had been investing in U.S. tech stocks for years — Apple, Tesla, Nvidia — the kind of names that trade tens of millions of shares every single day.

  89. XEQT vs Thematic ETFs: Why Boring Beats Trendy Every Time

    May 07, 2026

    It was a backyard barbecue in the summer of 2021 and my buddy Marcus could not stop talking about his portfolio.

  90. The Disposition Effect: Why You Sell Winners Too Early and Hold Losers Too Long (And How XEQT Fixes It)

    May 07, 2026

    I still remember the exact moment I realized my brain was working against me as an investor. It was late 2019, and I was sitting at my desk staring at two positions in my portfolio.

  91. XEQT's Risk-Adjusted Returns: What the Sharpe Ratio Tells You That Raw Returns Don't

    May 06, 2026

    My buddy Marcus and I were at a barbecue last summer when the conversation turned, as it always does with Marcus, to investing. He was practically vibrating with excitement. “Dude, I’m up 40% this year. Forty percent.

  92. Status Quo Bias: Why You're Still Sitting in Cash Instead of Buying XEQT

    May 06, 2026

    My cousin Dave has been “about to start investing” for five years. I remember the first conversation. It was Thanksgiving 2021, and we were standing in my aunt’s kitchen while the turkey was in the oven.

  93. Loss Aversion and XEQT: Why Losing $1,000 Hurts More Than Gaining $2,000

    May 06, 2026

    I still remember the exact moment my stomach dropped. It was a Tuesday morning in September 2022. I was making coffee and – against my own advice – opened the Wealthsimple app on my phone. My XEQT position was down $3,400 from where it had been a few months earlier.

  94. The Overconfidence Trap: Why Thinking You Can Beat XEQT Is Your Most Expensive Belief

    May 05, 2026

    I want to tell you about the most expensive forty hours of my life. In the summer of 2021, I discovered a Canadian tech company that I was absolutely, unshakably certain was about to break out. I read every quarterly report going back three years.

  95. Mental Accounting: Why Separating Your XEQT Money Into Buckets Costs You

    May 05, 2026

    Last March, I got a tax refund of about $2,800. I remember looking at the deposit notification on my phone and feeling a little rush of excitement – like I had just found money on the street.

  96. How the Weak Canadian Dollar Quietly Boosts Your XEQT Returns

    May 04, 2026

    I logged into my Wealthsimple account last Tuesday morning, coffee in hand, expecting the usual slow-and-steady progress I have come to love about XEQT. Instead, I did a double take.

  97. Why You Feel Behind Everyone Else Financially (And Why XEQT Is Still Working)

    May 04, 2026

    Last month, I went out for dinner with a group of old university friends. We’re all in our early thirties now — careers are picking up, some people have bought houses, a few have kids.

  98. The Anchoring Trap: Why Your XEQT Purchase Price Doesn't Matter

    May 04, 2026

    I need to confess something embarrassing. In early 2023, I bought a chunk of XEQT at around $25.50 per unit. It was the largest single purchase I had ever made, and I felt great about it. I had done my research. I believed in global diversification.

  99. Confirmation Bias: How Your Brain Sabotages Your Portfolio (And How XEQT Protects You)

    May 03, 2026

    I want to tell you about the dumbest investing conviction I ever held. In early 2022, I was absolutely certain that Canadian cannabis stocks were about to stage a massive comeback.

  100. Investing in XEQT on Parental Leave: How to Keep Building Wealth When Income Drops

    May 03, 2026

    When my wife and I found out we were expecting our first child, I did what any personal-finance-obsessed Canadian would do: I opened a spreadsheet.

  101. Recency Bias: Why Last Year's Returns Are the Worst Reason to Change Your XEQT Strategy

    May 03, 2026

    I’ll be honest with you: there was a moment in late 2023 when I almost blew up my entire XEQT strategy. US large-cap tech stocks had been on an absolute tear, the S&P 500 was crushing everything else, and my globally diversified portfolio felt like it was holding me back.

  102. Investing in XEQT After 50: It's Not Too Late to Build Wealth

    May 02, 2026

    Let me tell you something I hear almost every week: “I’m 52 and I haven’t really invested. Is it too late for me?” The question always comes with a certain heaviness to it. There’s guilt, regret, and sometimes a quiet resignation that the ship has sailed.

  103. XEQT vs Your Employer Pension: Do You Still Need to Invest on Your Own?

    May 02, 2026

    When I started my first corporate job, I just checked “yes” on the pension enrollment form without thinking about it. Money came off my paycheque, my employer matched it, and I figured I was set for life. Retirement? Handled.

  104. Capital Gains Tax and XEQT: What Canadian Investors Need to Know in 2026

    May 01, 2026

    Capital Gains Tax and XEQT: What Canadian Investors Need to Know in 2026 I still remember the mild panic I felt the first spring I sold a chunk of my XEQT holdings.

  105. What Percentage of Your Portfolio Should Be XEQT? A Sizing Guide for Canadians

    May 01, 2026

    What Percentage of Your Portfolio Should Be XEQT? A Sizing Guide for Canadians Is 100% XEQT too much? Is 50% not enough? If you have ever stared at your brokerage account wondering how much of your money should actually go into XEQT, you are not alone.

  106. XEQT vs Building Your Own Three-Fund Portfolio: Is Simpler Always Better?

    April 19, 2026

    XEQT vs Building Your Own Three-Fund Portfolio: Is Simpler Always Better? If you spend any time on Canadian personal finance forums, you’ll eventually encounter someone arguing that buying XEQT is “paying extra for convenience” and that you should build your own portfolio with individual ETFs instead.

  107. Your First Market Crash as an XEQT Investor: A Psychological Survival Guide

    April 19, 2026

    Your First Market Crash as an XEQT Investor: A Psychological Survival Guide I remember the exact moment I understood what a market crash felt like, not just as a chart in a textbook, but in my gut. It was March 2020.

  108. How XEQT Rebalances Itself: The Mechanics Behind Canada's Most Popular All-in-One ETF

    April 19, 2026

    How XEQT Rebalances Itself: The Mechanics Behind Canada’s Most Popular All-in-One ETF One of the most common questions I get from readers is some variation of: “Do I need to rebalance XEQT?” The short answer is no.

  109. How Social Media Is Ruining Your Investment Strategy (And How XEQT Fixes It)

    April 09, 2026

    I need to tell you about the time I lost $2,300 because of a Reddit post. It was 2021. I was scrolling through r/wallstreetbets during my lunch break — “just for entertainment,” I told myself.

  110. Analysis Paralysis: How Overthinking Is Killing Your XEQT Returns

    April 09, 2026

    I spent eight months “researching” before I bought my first share of XEQT. Eight months. That’s not a typo. I had 47 browser tabs open at one point — comparing XEQT to VEQT, VEQT to VGRO, VGRO to building my own three-fund portfolio, three-fund portfolios to five-fund portfolios.

  111. Emergency Fund vs Investing in XEQT: How to Balance Both Without Losing Sleep

    April 09, 2026

    I still remember the knot in my stomach when I bought my first shares of XEQT. Not because I was worried about the market — I’d done enough research to feel confident about that. The knot was because my emergency fund was basically nonexistent. I had maybe $800 in savings.

  112. The Core and Satellite Strategy: Why XEQT Should Be 80-90% of Your Portfolio

    April 08, 2026

    I have a confession to make. For all my talk about “just buy XEQT and chill,” I still get the itch to buy individual stocks. Not because I think I’ll beat the market — I know the odds are against me. It’s just… fun.

  113. The Sunk Cost Trap: Why You're Holding Losing Stocks Instead of Buying XEQT

    April 08, 2026

    In 2021, a coworker told me about a cannabis stock that was “guaranteed to double.” I bought $3,000 worth. Within six months, it was down 55%. I told myself I’d sell when it got back to my purchase price. Within a year, it was down 80%. I still held on.

  114. What Happens to Your XEQT When You Die? Estate Planning Every Canadian Investor Needs

    April 08, 2026

    My buddy Dave is a great investor. He’s been buying XEQT religiously for five years, maxed out his TFSA, and has a solid RRSP. He’s 34 and has about $180,000 invested. He’s doing everything right — except for one thing. He has no beneficiary listed on any of his accounts.

  115. Every Excuse Not to Invest in XEQT (And Why None of Them Hold Up)

    April 07, 2026

    I have a confession: I used every single excuse in this article. Every. Single. One.

  116. The 1% Rule: How a Tiny Fee Difference Silently Costs You $100,000+

    April 07, 2026

    Let me tell you about the most expensive coffee I never drank. When I was 23, I opened my first investment account at my bank. The advisor was friendly, professional, and recommended a “balanced growth” mutual fund. It seemed reasonable.

  117. XEQT vs Bond ETFs: Do You Actually Need Bonds in Your 20s and 30s?

    April 07, 2026

    My dad thinks I’m reckless. When I told him my entire portfolio was in XEQT — 100% equities, zero bonds — he looked at me the way you’d look at someone skydiving without checking their parachute. “You need bonds,” he said.

  118. XEQT in 2026: Q1 Performance Review and What's Ahead for Investors

    April 06, 2026

    Every January, I do the same thing: I open my brokerage app, look at my XEQT balance, and ask myself the same question every investor asks — “How’d we do last year, and what’s coming next?” It’s now April 2026, and we’re one quarter into the year.

  119. Why Your Friend's Portfolio Always Seems to Beat Yours (The FOMO Investor's Guide)

    April 06, 2026

    It was a Friday night barbecue last summer when it happened. A buddy of mine — let’s call him Dave — started talking about his portfolio.

  120. How to Invest a Windfall in XEQT: Your Guide to Inheritance, Bonus, and Tax Refund Money

    April 06, 2026

    A few years ago, I received an unexpected insurance payout. Nothing life-changing — about $15,000 — but more money than I’d ever had land in my account at once.

  121. XEQT for Self-Employed Canadians: The Complete Investing Guide

    April 05, 2026

    My friend Dave quit his corporate job in 2020 to start a web development consultancy. He was making good money – actually more than his old salary most months – but two years in, he realized something terrifying. He had zero retirement savings since going solo.

  122. XEQT vs Leveraged ETFs in Canada: Why 2x and 3x Products Destroy Portfolios

    April 05, 2026

    I’ll be honest with you: I spent about three weeks convinced that a 2x leveraged ETF was going to make me rich. It was during a stretch in 2022 when everything was bouncing. The market would drop hard one week, rip back the next.

  123. What Happens to Your XEQT If BlackRock Goes Bankrupt?

    April 05, 2026

    I still remember the exact moment this question popped into my head. I had just made my first $500 contribution to XEQT and was feeling pretty good about myself — finally doing the “responsible adult” investing thing.

  124. XEQT vs the Classic Couch Potato Portfolio: Which Is Better in 2026?

    April 04, 2026

    I discovered the Canadian Couch Potato blog around 2017. I was a few years into my career, had some money sitting in a savings account earning basically nothing, and knew I should be investing but had no idea where to start.

  125. How a Canadian Recession Would Affect Your XEQT Portfolio (And Why That's OK)

    April 04, 2026

    I was at a barbecue last weekend and the mood was noticeably different from a couple of years ago. Instead of talking about house prices going up and crypto portfolios, the conversation was all layoffs, mortgage renewals, and whether we are heading into a recession. My brother-in-law pulled me aside.

  126. The XEQT Glide Path: How to Transition from 100% Equities Before Retirement

    April 04, 2026

    My dad retired in 2007 with almost his entire portfolio in Canadian equities. He had done well over the previous 20 years – his portfolio had grown steadily, he was confident in the market, and he figured he would just keep riding it. Then 2008 happened.

  127. Bank of Canada Rate Cuts in 2026: What They Mean for XEQT Investors

    April 03, 2026

    I remember the exact moment I realized my “safe” strategy was failing me. It was January 2026. I logged into my bank’s website to check my GIC renewal rate and nearly choked on my coffee. The best 1-year GIC rate they were offering was 3.1%.

  128. The AI Stock Bubble: Why XEQT Investors Can Sleep at Night

    April 03, 2026

    Last Thanksgiving, my cousin showed me his portfolio on his phone between helpings of turkey. He had put basically everything into NVIDIA, Microsoft, and a leveraged AI ETF. His returns over the previous year were jaw-dropping – something like 80%. He was grinning ear to ear.

  129. XEQT vs Covered Call ETFs: Why Chasing Yield Could Cost You Thousands

    April 03, 2026

    Last summer, a friend of mine texted me a screenshot of his brokerage account. He was earning over $800 a month in dividend income from a handful of covered call ETFs. “Bro, look at this yield,” he wrote. “Over 12%.

  130. The XEQT TFSA Millionaire Strategy: How to Build $1M Tax-Free in Canada

    April 02, 2026

    What if I told you that you could build $1 million completely tax-free in Canada? No capital gains tax. No tax on dividends. No tax when you withdraw. A million dollars that the CRA cannot touch. This is not a loophole. It is not a scheme.

  131. XEQT Geographic Diversification: Why Your Money Spans 9,000+ Companies in 49 Countries

    April 02, 2026

    When you buy a single share of XEQT, something remarkable happens. Your money instantly spreads across 49 countries, 9,000+ companies, and every major currency on Earth.

  132. FOMO, Fear, and XEQT: How to Invest When the Market Feels Scary

    April 02, 2026

    I almost sold everything in March 2020. The market had cratered. My XEQT position was down over 25%. Every headline screamed about economic collapse. My coworker had already gone to cash.

  133. Interest Rates and XEQT: What the Bank of Canada's Rate Cuts Mean for Your Portfolio

    March 22, 2026

    If you’ve been following financial news at all over the past couple of years, you’ve probably noticed that interest rates have been on quite a ride. The Bank of Canada hiked aggressively from 2022 to 2023, paused, and then started cutting in mid-2024.

  134. Why Your Coworkers' Stock Tips Are Costing You Money (And What to Do Instead)

    March 22, 2026

    We have all been there. You are eating lunch in the break room when a coworker leans over and says, “Hey, you invest, right? You need to check out this stock.

  135. XEQT vs Canadian Dividend ETFs: Why Total Return Beats Yield Chasing

    March 22, 2026

    If you spend any time on Canadian personal finance forums, you already know: Canadians are absolutely obsessed with dividends. Every other post on Reddit’s r/PersonalFinanceCanada is someone asking about “the best dividend stocks” or showing off their monthly dividend income screenshots. I get it.

  136. How XEQT Protects Your Money from Inflation: A Canadian Investor's Guide

    March 21, 2026

    How XEQT Protects Your Money from Inflation: A Canadian Investor’s Guide I remember the moment inflation became real to me. It wasn’t reading a Bank of Canada press release or watching BNN Bloomberg. It was standing in a Loblaws in 2023, staring at a block of cheese that cost $12.

  137. Employer RRSP Matching and XEQT: The Free Money Most Canadians Leave on the Table

    March 21, 2026

    When I started my first “real” corporate job back in 2018, HR handed me a thick benefits package during orientation.

  138. The Real Cost of Waiting to Invest: Why Every Year You Delay Costs You Thousands

    March 21, 2026

    I have a confession to make. My single biggest financial regret is not the money I lost on a bad stock pick. It is not the overpriced mutual fund I held for too long. It is the five years I spent thinking about investing instead of actually doing it.

  139. XEQT and the 2026 Trade War: What Canadian Tariffs Mean for Your Portfolio

    March 21, 2026

    If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately – and let’s be honest, it’s been hard to avoid – the words “tariffs,” “trade war,” and “retaliation” have been popping up everywhere.

  140. How to Stop Checking Your XEQT Portfolio Every Day (And Why You Should)

    March 21, 2026

    I need to confess something embarrassing. In the first six months after I started buying XEQT, I checked my portfolio an average of eleven times per day. Before breakfast. During meetings. On the toilet. Right before bed. I know this because my phone’s screen time report told me so.

  141. XEQT vs FEQT (Fidelity): Which All-Equity ETF is Right for You in 2026?

    March 17, 2026

    XEQT and FEQT both promise all-equity global exposure in a single ETF, but they take fundamentally different approaches to get there. XEQT is pure passive indexing. FEQT is Fidelity’s factor-based, actively tilted take — with a side of Bitcoin.

  142. XEQT Automatic Rebalancing Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters

    January 15, 2026

    One of XEQT’s most valuable features is something that happens behind the scenes: automatic rebalancing. Most investors don’t realize how much time, money, and hassle this single feature saves them. It’s one of the main reasons XEQT beats DIY portfolios for most people.

  143. XEQT for Retirement: Complete Planning Guide for Canadians

    January 14, 2026

    Can you retire comfortably with just XEQT? The short answer: Yes, but your strategy needs to evolve as you age. XEQT is an excellent retirement investment for young and middle-aged investors, but it may be too aggressive for those close to or in retirement. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  144. XEQT vs Robo-Advisors: Which is Better for Canadian Investors?

    January 13, 2026

    Should you invest in XEQT yourself, or use a robo-advisor like Wealthsimple Invest? Both offer passive, diversified investing, but one approach can save you thousands in fees over your lifetime while the other provides additional services. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  145. XEQT Holdings Breakdown: What You Actually Own When You Buy XEQT

    January 12, 2026

    When you buy XEQT, you’re not just buying one stock - you’re instantly becoming a shareholder in over 9,000 companies worldwide. But what exactly do you own? Which companies? Which countries? Which sectors? 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  146. XEQT vs XBAL: Which iShares All-in-One ETF is Right for You?

    January 11, 2026

    Choosing between XEQT and XBAL is a common dilemma for Canadian investors who want a simple, all-in-one portfolio. Both are excellent iShares asset allocation ETFs, but they take very different approaches to risk and return. The right choice depends on your age, risk tolerance, and investment timeline.

  147. How Does XEQT Perform During Recessions? (Historical Analysis)

    January 10, 2026

    Every investor wonders: “What happens to my XEQT when the market crashes?” Understanding how XEQT performs during recessions is crucial for maintaining confidence during downturns and avoiding panic selling. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  148. How Much Should You Invest in XEQT Monthly? (Income-Based Guide)

    January 09, 2026

    One of the most common questions Canadian investors ask: “How much should I invest in XEQT each month?” The answer depends on your income, age, expenses, and financial goals. But there’s a simple framework you can follow to determine the right amount for your situation. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  149. XEQT vs Individual Stocks: Which Investment Strategy Actually Wins?

    January 08, 2026

    One of the biggest decisions new investors face: Should I pick individual stocks or just buy XEQT? The allure of stock picking is powerful - finding the next Amazon or Tesla could make you rich.

  150. XEQT Tax Implications: Complete Guide for Canadian Investors

    January 07, 2026

    Understanding the tax implications of XEQT is crucial for maximizing your after-tax returns as a Canadian investor. While XEQT is an excellent investment, the taxes you pay (or save) can significantly impact your long-term wealth accumulation. The good news?

  151. XEQT vs Index Funds: Which is Better for Canadian Investors?

    January 06, 2026

    When building a passive investment portfolio in Canada, many investors face a crucial decision: XEQT or traditional index funds? While both offer low-cost, diversified investing, there are important differences that can significantly impact your returns and investing experience. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  152. XEQT vs VGRO: Which ETF is Right for You in 2026?

    January 05, 2026

    Choosing between XEQT vs VGRO is one of the most common dilemmas for Canadian investors building a passive portfolio. Both are all-in-one ETFs from reputable providers, but they take fundamentally different approaches to risk and returns.

  153. 7 Investing Mistakes XEQT Helped Me Stop Making (And How It Saved My Portfolio)

    August 04, 2025

    Looking back at my investing journey, I can honestly say I made almost every mistake in the book. From trying to time the market to chasing hot stocks, I spent years spinning my wheels and watching my portfolio underperform.

  154. What to Do with XEQT Dividend: 5 Smart Strategies for Canadian Investors

    May 09, 2025

    If you own XEQT (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio), you’re probably receiving regular dividend payments. But here’s the question every XEQT investor faces: What should you do with your XEQT dividend? The short answer: Reinvest it in more XEQT shares for maximum long-term growth.

  155. XEQT vs SPY: Which ETF is Better for Canadian Investors in 2025?

    January 04, 2025

    When it comes to building a long-term investment portfolio, Canadian investors often face a crucial decision: XEQT vs SPY. Both are popular ETFs, but they serve very different purposes and cater to different investment philosophies.

  156. XEQT in TFSA vs RRSP: Where Should You Hold It? Complete Guide for 2025

    January 04, 2025

    One of the most common questions Canadian investors ask is: “Should I hold XEQT in my TFSA or RRSP?” The answer isn’t always straightforward and depends on your financial situation, tax bracket, and investment timeline. Both TFSA and RRSP offer significant tax advantages, but they work very differently.

  157. When is a Good Time to Buy XEQT? The Answer Might Surprise You

    January 04, 2025

    One of the most common questions I get from Canadian investors is: “When is a good time to buy XEQT?” The truth is, trying to time the market is one of the biggest mistakes investors make.

  158. Is XEQT Canadian? Everything You Need to Know About XEQT's Canadian Focus

    January 04, 2025

    If you’re a Canadian investor looking to build a globally diversified portfolio, you’ve probably heard about XEQT (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio). But you might be wondering: Is XEQT Canadian?

  159. XEQT vs ZEQT (BMO): Which All-Equity ETF Wins in 2025?

    January 03, 2025

    The battle of the all-equity ETFs continues in 2025! XEQT vs ZEQT (BMO) - two heavyweights in the Canadian ETF space, both offering 100% equity exposure to global markets. But which one should you choose for your portfolio?

  160. Should I Sell My Stocks for XEQT? Complete Guide for Canadian Investors

    January 02, 2025

    If you’re holding individual stocks and wondering whether to sell them for XEQT, you’re asking the right question. Many Canadian investors are making this switch, but it’s not a decision to take lightly. Let’s break down when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.

  161. Best Platform to Buy XEQT in Canada (2025 Guide)

    January 02, 2025

    If you’re looking to invest in XEQT, you need the right platform. After testing multiple options, Wealthsimple is hands-down the best platform to buy XEQT in Canada. Here’s why, plus how to get started with a $25 bonus. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  162. XEQT vs S&P 500

    January 01, 2025

    When it comes to building a long-term investment portfolio, many Canadians often debate between two popular options: XEQT (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio) and the S&P 500 (Standard & Poor’s 500 Index).

  163. Wealthsimple Managed vs XEQT

    January 01, 2025

    When it comes to investing in XEQT (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio), one of the most popular ETFs for Canadian investors, Wealthsimple offers two main options: Wealthsimple Managed Investing and Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing.

  164. What is XEQT, and Why is It Perfect for Beginners?

    December 30, 2024

    If you’re new to investing, you’ve likely come across a dizzying array of choices: individual stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and more. For many beginners, finding an easy, cost-effective way to invest can feel overwhelming. That’s where XEQT (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio) comes in.

  165. Why Wealthsimple is the Best Platform for Buying XEQT in Canada

    December 30, 2024

    When it comes to building wealth with a globally diversified all-equity ETF like XEQT (iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio), the platform you choose for investing can make a big difference. XEQT is a popular option for Canadian investors looking for simplicity and long-term growth, but where should you buy it?

  166. Is VFV a Good Buy? Understanding Its Limitations

    September 06, 2024

    Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is one of the most efficient ways to gain exposure to various stocks while managing risk. Among Canadian investors, VFV—the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF—has gained considerable attention.

  167. XGRO vs XEQT

    September 06, 2024

    Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a popular way to diversify a portfolio and manage risk while aiming for long-term growth. Among the many ETFs available, XEQT and XGRO—both offered by iShares—have emerged as strong contenders for Canadian investors seeking global equity exposure.

  168. What is XEQT?

    September 06, 2024

    Investing in the stock market has become more accessible in recent years, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of the most popular ways to diversify a portfolio without the hassle of managing individual stocks. One ETF that has caught the attention of Canadian investors is XEQT.

  169. XEQT MER

    August 31, 2024

    XEQT’s MER (management expense ratio) is 0.20%. This means that for every share of XEQT that you have, 0.20% goes to BlackRock Canada and the underlying ETFs. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  170. Is XEQT a Good Investment?

    August 31, 2024

    Although this is not financial advice, generally speaking, yes, XEQT is a good investment. XEQT is great because it’s a simple way to buy a large portion of the stock market without having to do any of the stock picking or rebalancing yourself.

  171. Does XEQT pay a dividend?

    August 31, 2024

    Yes, XEQT currently pays out 2.79% annually. This gets distributed each quarter to investors. 🎁 Ready to Start Investing? Open your commission-free account and get $25 towards your first XEQT purchase Get Your $25 Bonus 🎁 Ready to Start Investing?

  172. VFV vs XEQT

    August 31, 2024

    VFV vs. XEQT: An In-Depth Comparison for Canadian Investors When it comes to investing in ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), Canadian investors have a plethora of options.

  173. VEQT vs XEQT

    August 31, 2024

    Which All-In-One ETF is Better? As a Canadian investor, you’re likely looking for ways to grow your wealth over the long term. Two popular all-equity ETF options are Vanguard’s VEQT and iShares’ XEQT.

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