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Broad Canadian market index ETFs

A single holding that owns a slice of almost the entire Canadian stock market.

XIC MER 0.06%

iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF

What it is: One fund that holds almost every major company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Who it's for: Beginners who want broad, low-cost exposure to Canada's stock market in one holding.
Tracks: S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index — broad Canadian equity

VCN MER 0.05%

Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF

What it is: One fund covering large, medium, and small Canadian companies across the market.
Who it's for: Beginners who want the whole Canadian market, including smaller companies, in one holding.
Tracks: FTSE Canada All Cap Index — large-, mid-, and small-cap Canadian equity

US market index ETFs (Canadian-listed)

Own the biggest US companies through a Canadian-listed, Canadian-dollar fund — no US-dollar account needed.

VFV MER 0.09%

Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF

What it is: One fund that holds the 500 largest companies in the United States.
Who it's for: Beginners who want exposure to the big US market in one Canadian-listed holding.
Tracks: S&P 500 — 500 of the largest US companies (unhedged to CAD)

QQC MER 0.21%

Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF

What it is: One fund that holds the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq — technology-heavy.
Who it's for: Beginners who want concentrated exposure to large US technology and growth companies.
Tracks: Nasdaq-100 — 100 largest non-financial Nasdaq companies (unhedged to CAD)

All-in-one asset-allocation ETFs

A single ticker that is itself a complete, globally diversified portfolio of stocks (and bonds), rebalanced for you. Pick the risk level that fits.

VCNS MER 0.24%

Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio

What it is: A single fund holding a mostly-bond, globally diversified portfolio.
Who it's for: Beginners who prefer smaller swings and prioritise stability over growth.
Tracks: Globally diversified — about 40% stocks / 60% bonds (conservative)

VBAL MER 0.24%

Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio

What it is: A single fund holding a roughly even split of global stocks and bonds.
Who it's for: Beginners who want a middle-of-the-road mix of growth and stability.
Tracks: Globally diversified — about 60% stocks / 40% bonds (balanced)

VGRO MER 0.24%

Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio

What it is: A single fund holding a mostly-stock, globally diversified portfolio.
Who it's for: Beginners with a long time horizon who can sit through bigger ups and downs.
Tracks: Globally diversified — about 80% stocks / 20% bonds (growth)

VEQT MER 0.24%

Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio

What it is: A single fund holding stocks from Canada, the US, and around the world — no bonds.
Who it's for: Beginners comfortable with an all-stock, long-horizon portfolio who want one decision.
Tracks: Globally diversified — about 100% stocks (all-equity)

Fees (MERs) shown are as of June 2026 and can change — confirm the current figure with the fund provider.

This is educational information, not financial advice. We are not your financial advisor — do your own research, and consider speaking with a licensed professional before investing.

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The index shelf

Broad Canadian market index ETFs

iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF

Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF

US market index ETFs (Canadian-listed)

Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF

Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF

All-in-one asset-allocation ETFs

Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio

Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio

Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio

Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio

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