Blog Tag
FolioNorth blog posts tagged Canadian investing.
August 14, 2026
A DIY-investor comparison of Qtrade Direct Investing™ and Wealthsimple for 2026. Both charge $0 on stock and ETF trades, so the real decision is currency conversion, account fees, platform and research, and service. We cover who each broker actually fits.
August 2, 2026
Where US ETFs belong in a Canadian portfolio: how the 15% withholding tax works in RRSP, TFSA, and taxable accounts, VFV vs VOO, and when US-listed wins.
August 2, 2026
Foreign withholding tax in a TFSA: how Canadian investors lose 15% of US dividends, what ETF structures cost, and when the drag is still worth paying.
August 2, 2026
A Canadian guide to rebalancing an ETF portfolio: set targets, measure drift, use 5% or 5/25 triggers, buy with new cash first, and avoid tax traps.
July 17, 2026
CIBC's three new Avantis ETFs began trading August 27, 2026: 60/40 CAKE, 80/20 CAGR, and globally weighted CAGX. See their benchmarks, fees, and allocations.
July 15, 2026
Compare TFSA, RRSP, and FHSA priorities for high-income Canadians in 2026, including tax assumptions, OAS recovery tax, RRIFs, and US ETFs.
July 3, 2026
An opinionated, DIY-investor guide to the best Canadian brokerages for ETF investing in 2026. Commissions have collapsed to $0 at most platforms, so the real decision is now FX cost, account types, and fit. Wealthsimple, Questrade, Qtrade Direct Investing™, Interactive Brokers, National Bank, and the big banks compared.
June 5, 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 Direct Investing™, and Interactive Brokers.
June 3, 2026
SpaceX priced at $135, began trading June 12, and joined the Nasdaq-100 July 7. Here is what is confirmed and what remains projected for Canadian ETFs.