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The Logic Behind Your All-Equity ETF

A look at the portfolio logic behind XEQT, VEQT, ZEQT, TEQT and HEQT

July 18, 202617 min readRead more

50 Shades of Maple. Guide to Canadian Equity ETFs

Canadian equity ETFs can look alike. This guide explains broad-market, size, sector, factor and dividend indices so you know what you actually own.

July 6, 202613 min readRead more

Target Maturity vs. Buffer ETFs: Can Either Work for Money You Need Soon?

Compare cash ETFs, money market funds, target maturity bond ETFs, and buffer ETFs for money you may need in the next year or two.

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June 21, 20266 min readRead more

Is Your Emerging Markets ETF Still a Diversifier?

Emerging markets ETFs can still diversify a portfolio, but many are concentrated in a few countries, sectors, and mega-cap stocks. Here's what to check.

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June 14, 20264 min readRead more

AI is Eating the Index? Should You Add a Defensive ETF Sleeve?

AI stocks are dominating major indexes. See whether adding gold, bonds or consumer-staples ETFs can reduce concentration risk without leaving the market.

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June 7, 20267 min readRead more

Covered Call ETFs vs Traditional ETFs: Why Higher Yield Often Means Lower Returns

How covered-call ETFs generate income, their tax advantages, and why they frequently trail traditional index ETFs over time.

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May 31, 20266 min readRead more

You Own XEQT and Want to Add an S&P 500 Fund. Don't.

XEQT is already ~45% US stocks, so adding VFV barely diversifies — more risk, little extra return. If you really want to tilt, here's the smarter way.

May 26, 20263 min readRead more

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