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Best Low-Cost ETFs for Canadian Investors in 2026 — Complete Guide

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Investing, Personal Finance, RRSP, TFSA If you want to build long-term wealth in Canada without paying a financial advisor 1–2% of your portfolio every year, low-cost ETFs are the answer. A single well-chosen ETF can give you instant exposure to hundreds or thousands of companies worldwide — for as little as 0.20% in annual fees. This guide covers the best ETFs available to Canadian investors in 2026 — for your TFSA, RRSP, and non-registered accounts — with clear explanations of what each one holds, what it costs, and who it's best for. Why Low-Cost ETFs Beat Most Other Investments for Canadians Before getting into specific funds, here's why this matters so much. The fee problem with mutual funds The average Canadian mutual fund charges a Management Expense Ratio (MER) of 2–2.5% per year. That might sound small, but on a $200,000 portfolio it's $4,000–$5,000 leaving your account every single year — regar...

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TSX Hits Record High as Fed Chief Signals Rate Cuts

 

Canada’s main stock index surged to a new all-time high on Friday, driven by a broad-based rally. The catalyst? U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s endorsement of imminent interest rate cuts.

At 10:41 a.m. ET (14:41 GMT), the S&P/TSX Composite Index reached 22,574.65, surpassing its previous record. Energy and financial sectors led the gains, fueled by optimism that rate cuts could bolster the economy and stave off recession.

This marks a significant milestone for Canadian investors, with the TSX adding 1% for the week, its third consecutive week of gains.

Stay tuned for further updates as the market responds to Powell’s remarks!


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