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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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Escalation in Middle East: Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Beirut Amid US Aid Deadline

 

In a series of recent escalations, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in significant casualties in Gaza and Beirut. On Monday, two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 14 people, including two children and a woman. The strikes targeted a cafeteria in the Muwasi humanitarian zone west of Khan Younis, resulting in 11 deaths. Another strike hit a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing three more individuals.

Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, causing extensive damage and raising regional tensions. These actions coincide with the expiration of a U.S.-imposed deadline for Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza. Despite some steps taken by Israel, U.S. officials have indicated that the efforts are insufficient, potentially impacting American military support.

The situation remains volatile, with international aid groups urging for greater humanitarian access to the war-torn regions.


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