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Canada’s all-in-one ETFs (also called portfolio ETFs) have been the single most important investment product innovation since I’ve started writing about this stuff nearly two…
Read Full Article >>What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler. I gotta say that I really liked the…
Read Full Article >>What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is part of Aviso Wealth, a national financial services company owned by the Credit…
Read Full Article >>Because I’ve written a lot about the Best Canadian ETFs and the top dividend ETFs, I tend to get a lot of questions and comments…
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49 Best ETFs in Canada – January 2025
Back when I first started writing about personal finance back in 2005, the Best ETFs in Canada ranking was a pretty short list! There was…
Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2025
Canada’s all-in-one ETFs (also called portfolio ETFs) have been the single most important investment product innovation since I’ve started writing about this stuff nearly two…
Best Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (January 2025)
With so many threats to our economy in 2025 many Canadian investors are looking for low risk investments. Personally, I recommend that if you plan…
Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada
As a DIY investor, it has been quite rewarding to watch Canada’s best stock trading apps transform over the last nineteen years. When I first…
Wealthsimple Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler. I gotta say that I really liked the…
EQ Bank Review 2025
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 1.75%* (Plus 1.75% if you direct deposit your…
Wealthsimple Trade Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing (Formerly Wealthsimple Trade)? Wealthsimple self-directed investing is an online brokerage that lets you buy individual stocks and other assets. It’s…
Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2025
Canada’s best robo advisors are proof that in 2025, there is tremendous value in realizing simplicity beats complexity when it comes to investing. With so…
Wealthsimple Trade vs. TD Direct Investing
The Wealthsimple vs TD Direct Investing often boils down to a simple question: How much do you value price over user experience, full service, and…
Questrade vs BMO InvestorLine – 2025 Comparison
DIY investing in Canada has never been more accessible. With a growing number of brokerage options available, companies are competing for your business by offering…
Qtrade Review 2025 – Canada’s Best Broker
What Is Qtrade Direct Investing? Is it Legit? Qtrade Direct Investing is part of Aviso Wealth, a national financial services company owned by the Credit…
Why I Don’t Invest in Chinese Stocks
Technically, l I guess that I can’t say that I don’t invest in Chinese stocks at all, since I advocate for using Canadian all-in-one ETFs,…
Trump, Tariffs, and the Canadian Economy
Here we go again… the Trump economy rollercoaster is full speed ahead. Many Canadians are anxiously glancing at their portfolios and trying to parse the…
Qtrade Guided Portfolios Review
What is Qtrade Guided Portfolios? (Formerly VirtualWealth) Qtrade Guided Portfolios is the new robo advisor put out by our #1 rated online brokerage company Qtrade.…
RBC InvestEase Review 2025
What is RBC InvestEase? Some people prefer to stick with the familiar and trusted, especially when it comes to choosing a robo advisor – and…
The Best Investments for Canadian Retirees: Stocks vs ETFs vs Robo Advisors
When discussing the best investments for Canadian retirees it’s important to understand upfront that it’s a nuanced topic. There is no one-size-fits-all silver bullet answer…
The Real MER on ETFs – Foreign Withholding Taxes on ETFs
Because I’ve written a lot about the Best Canadian ETFs and the top dividend ETFs, I tend to get a lot of questions and comments…
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