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Notes for Canadian DIY investors

Practical investing notes, ETF mechanics, and portfolio decisions that sit behind the calculators.

June 5, 2026

How to Do Norbert's Gambit: The Complete Canadian Guide (2026)

The clearest Canadian guide to Norbert's Gambit. Convert CAD to USD for a few dollars instead of a 1.5% to 2.5% FX spread, with step-by-step instructions for Wealthsimple, Questrade, Qtrade, and Interactive Brokers.

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June 3, 2026

SpaceX, Anthropic, and the Mega-IPO Wave: What It Actually Means for Your Canadian Index ETF

SpaceX is expected to list June 12 with a tiny public float. Here is how index rule changes could pull it into VUN, XEQT, VFV, Nasdaq-100 ETFs, and CAGE.

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