August 2, 2026
Asset Location: Where to Hold US ETFs in a Canadian Portfolio
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.
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ETFs
FolioNorth blog posts tagged ETFs.
August 2, 2026
Foreign Withholding Tax in a TFSA: A Canadian ETF Guide
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
How to Rebalance an ETF Portfolio in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide
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
New Avantis CIBC ETFs: CAGR, CAKE and CAGX Explained
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 3, 2026
Best Canadian Brokerages for ETF Investors in 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
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 Direct Investing™, and Interactive Brokers.
June 3, 2026
SpaceX in Canadian Index ETFs After the IPO
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.