iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
Price
C$54.31
YTD
+12.50%
Expense
0.18%
Yield
2.85%
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Best Canadian ETFs to Buy in 2026 — Complete TSX Guide
Complete guide to the best Canadian ETFs on the TSX. Compare XIU, XIC, VFV, XEQT and more. Low MER funds for Canadian investors.
Best Canadian ETFs — 2026 Complete Guide
Canada's ETF market hit a record CAD $735 billion in assets at the end of 2025, with 374 new ETFs launched in a single year. This guide covers the best Canadian ETFs across every category.
Why Canadian ETFs?
Ultra-Low Fees: MERs as low as 0.06%
Tax Efficiency: Canadian dividends get preferential tax treatment
Currency Convenience: Trade in CAD on the TSX
All-in-One Options: XEQT and VEQT — global diversification in one fund
Categories of Canadian ETFs
Broad Market: XIU, XIC
S&P 500 (CAD): VFV, ZSP
Dividend: VDY, XDV, ZDV, XEI
Bond: ZAG, XBB
All-in-One: XEQT, VEQT
Sector: XIT (tech), ZRE (REITs)
🏆 Winner — #1 pick
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
Price
C$58.62
YTD
+13.00%
Expense
0.06%
Yield
2.40%
Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD)
Price
C$189.58
YTD
+10.50%
Expense
0.09%
Yield
1.20%
BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD)
Price
C$117.08
YTD
+10.20%
Expense
0.09%
Yield
1.15%
Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
Price
C$77.98
YTD
+8.50%
Expense
0.22%
Yield
3.80%
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF
Price
C$47.99
YTD
+7.50%
Expense
0.55%
Yield
3.20%
BMO Canadian Dividend ETF
Price
C$33.63
YTD
+7.00%
Expense
0.39%
Yield
4.50%
BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF
Price
C$13.49
YTD
+2.50%
Expense
0.09%
Yield
3.35%
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
Price
C$27.53
YTD
+2.30%
Expense
0.10%
Yield
3.33%
iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio
Price
C$45.80
YTD
+8.50%
Expense
0.20%
Yield
1.50%
Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio
Price
C$62.32
YTD
+8.00%
Expense
0.24%
Yield
1.40%
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF
Price
C$76.40
YTD
+15.00%
Expense
0.61%
Yield
0.30%
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF
Price
C$22.75
YTD
+5.00%
Expense
0.61%
Yield
4.80%
iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF
Price
C$40.30
YTD
+7.80%
Expense
0.22%
Yield
4.20%
iShares MSCI Canada ETF
Price
C$62.46
YTD
+7.85%
Expense
0.50%
Yield
2.55%
Frequently asked questions
What is XIU?
XIU is the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF, tracking the 60 largest companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange and providing core Canadian large-cap equity exposure.
Who manages XIU?
XIU is managed by BlackRock iShares.
What is the current price of XIU?
XIU trades around CAD 48.63 per share.
What is the YTD return of XIU?
XIU has a year-to-date return of +12.50%.
What is the expense ratio for XIU?
The expense ratio for XIU is 0.18%.
What dividend yield does XIU offer?
XIU offers a dividend yield of 2.85%.
What is XIC?
XIC is the iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF, providing broad Canadian equity exposure with 240+ holdings at a low 0.06% expense ratio.
What is VFV?
VFV is the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD), giving Canadian investors exposure to the US S&P 500 in Canadian dollars.
Which ETF is best for Canadian dividend income?
VDY, the Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield ETF, offers high-yield Canadian stocks with 3.8% yield.
What is XDV?
XDV is the iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF, tracking 30 high-dividend Canadian stocks with consistent payments.
What are the top Canadian bond ETFs?
ZAG (BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF) and XBB (iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF) are the leading Canadian bond ETFs.
What is XEQT?
XEQT is the iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio, a 100% equity all-in-one ETF providing global stock market exposure in a single fund.
What is VEQT?
VEQT is the Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio, a 100% equity all-in-one ETF giving global diversification in one fund.
Which ETF focuses on Canadian technology?
XIT, the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF, provides exposure to Canadian tech companies like Shopify and Constellation Software.
Which ETF provides Canadian REIT exposure?
ZRE, the BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF, gives equal-weight exposure to 23 Canadian REITs across multiple property sectors.
What is XEI?
XEI is the iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF, holding 75 high-dividend Canadian stocks for broader diversification.
What is EWC?
EWC is the iShares MSCI Canada ETF, providing exposure to Canadian equities with significant weightings toward banks, energy, and mining sectors.
Why invest in Canadian ETFs?
Canadian ETFs offer ultra-low fees, tax-efficient dividends, currency convenience with CAD trading, and options for global diversification.
Which Canadian ETFs offer all-in-one global exposure?
XEQT and VEQT provide all-in-one global equity exposure in a single fund, suitable for diversified long-term portfolios.
What is the risk level of Canadian ETFs?
Canadian ETFs vary by type: broad market and dividend ETFs are medium risk, bond ETFs are low risk, while sector ETFs like XIT can be high risk.