Are you looking for the best ETF in Canada to diversify your investments? We rounded up the five best Canadian ETFs based on performance, dividends and focus. From funds that perform well in the medium and long run to the best dividend, REIT and bond funds, these are the high-performing ETFs to watch on the TSX.
If you’re ready to invest, check out ETF fees for brokerages like Wealthsimple, TD Direct Investing, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing and more.
BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners 2x Daily Bull ETF (GDXU)
The BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners 2x Daily Bull ETF has yielded a strong 94.73% return over the past year. It aims for results that are double the daily performance of the Solactive Canadian Gold Miners Index. GDXU has net assets worth over $121 million and is designed for experienced, high-risk investors following short-term or daily trading strategies.
These are the five top Canadian ETFs on the TSX based on one-year performance:
| Symbol | ETF name | 1Y returns | Management fee | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDXU | BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners 2x Daily Bull ETF | 94.73% | 1.15% | 121.03M |
| GLDU | BetaPro Gold Bullion 2x Daily Bull ETF | 71.64% | 1.15% | 29.66M |
| HGGG | Harvest Global Gold Giants Index ETF | 65.26% | 0.40% | 25.32M |
| BTCY.B | Purpose Bitcoin Yield ETF CAD ETF Non-Currency Hedged Units | 60.60% | 1.10% | 32.25M |
| ZJG | BMO Junior Gold Index ETF | 59.90% | 0.55% | 125.12M |
BetaPro S&P/TSX Capped Energy 2x Daily Bull ETF (NRGU)
The BetaPro S&P/TSX Capped Energy 2x Daily Bull ETF has yielded a decent 47.21% return over the past year. It aims for results that are double the daily performance of the S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index. NRGU has net assets worth over $31 million. Like the best ETF by one-year performance, it’s designed for experienced, high-risk investors following short-term or daily trading strategies.
These are the five top Canadian ETFs on the TSX based on five-year performance:
| Symbol | ETF name | 5Y returns | Management fee | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRGU | BetaPro S&P/TSX Capped Energy 2x Daily Bull ETF | 47.21% | 1.15% | 31.33M |
| CFOU | BetaPro S&P/TSX Capped Financials 2x Daily Bull ETF | 33.50% | 1.15% | 39.4M |
| ENCC | Global X Canadian Oil and Gas Equity Covered Call ETF | 32.52% | 0.65% | 526.52M |
| HURA | Global X Uranium Index ETF | 31.14% | 0.75% | 105.68M |
| HXE | Global X S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index Corporate Class ETF | 31.00% | 0.25% | 160.86M |
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF (XDV)
The iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF has yielded a 29.14% return over the past 12 months. The fund seeks to provide monthly dividend income by replicating the performance of the Dow Jones Canada Select Dividend Index, which tracks 30 diverse high-yielding Canadian companies in the Dow Jones Canada Total Market Index. It holds net assets of more than $1.8 billion and has a management fee of 4.25%.
These are the five best dividend ETFs on the TSX based on one-year performance:
| Symbol | ETF name | Yield | Management fee | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XDV | iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF | 4.25% | 0.55% | 1.82B |
| TQCD | TD Q Canadian Dividend ETF | 3.42% | 0.35% | 898.46M |
| TBNK | TD Canadian Bank Dividend Index ETF | 4.08% | 0.25% | 47.79M |
| ICAE | Invesco S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats ESG Index ETF | 3.49% | 0.20% | 8.42M |
| CDZ | iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF Common Class | 3.79% | 0.66% | 956.71M |
BetaPro Equal Weight Canadian REIT 2x Daily Bull ETF (RITU)
The BetaPro Equal Weight Canadian REIT 2x Daily Bull ETF has yielded a 26.40% return over the past year. It aims to double the daily performance of its benchmark, the Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Index. RITU is a small fund with net assets of just $1.2 million. It’s unsuitable for low-risk or novice investors, as the fund carries high risk and is geared towards a short-term trading strategy.
The real estate investment trust (REIT) industry has grown modestly in 2025, with the S&P/TSX Capped REIT index yielding a 4.43% return year to date and a 9.06% return over the past 12 months. These are the five best REIT ETFs on the TSX based on one-year performance:
| Symbol | ETF name | 1Y returns | Management fee | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RITU | BetaPro Equal Weight Canadian REIT 2x Daily Bull ETF | 26.40% | 1.15% | 1.2M |
| HCRE | Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index Corporate Class ETF | 17.51% | 0.30% | 41.56M |
| ZRE | BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF | 17.29% | 0.55% | 579.5M |
| RIT | CI Canadian REIT ETF | 15.11% | 0.75% | 436.62M |
| VRE | Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF | 14.08% | 0.35% | 271.16M |
Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF (QEBL)
The Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF has yielded a 14.59% return over the past year. It’s a low- to medium-risk fund with net assets of more than $82 million and a 0.45% expense ratio. QEBL aims to replicate the performance of the Solactive EM Local Currency Government Bond Select NTR Index, which invests mostly in emerging market government bonds in Europe, Asia and other regions.
These are the 5 best bond ETFs on the TSX based on 1-year performance:
| Symbol | ETF name | 1Y returns | Management fee | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QEBL | Mackenzie Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Index ETF | 14.59% | 0.45% | 82.25M |
| HYBR | Global X Active Hybrid Bond and Preferred Share ETF Common | 13.73% | 0.55% | 70.25M |
| ZCS.L | BMO Short Corporate Bond Index ETF (AU) | 10.81% | 0.10% | 20.24M |
| CVD | iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF Common | 10.55% | 0.49% | 98.01B |
| ZCM | BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF | 9.95% | 0.30% | 1.27B |
Basic details about a fund can be found in its ETF Facts document (known in other countries as Key Investor Information Documents or KIIDs), which the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) requires fund managers to provide investors. The document breaks down key information including:
There are two main ETF fees you should know about:
| Platform | ETF trade fee | |
|---|---|---|
CIBC Investor's Edge | $6.95 | |
Questrade | $0 | |
Interactive Brokers | Min. $1.00, Max. 0.5% | |
Moomoo Financial Canada | USD$0.99/stock | |
RBC Direct Investing | $9.95 ($6.95 if you place 150+ trades per quarter) | |
Qtrade Direct Investing | $0 | |
Wealthsimple | Free | |
National Bank Direct Brokerage | $0 | |
Scotia iTRADE | $9.99 ($4.99 if completed 150 trades or more a quarter) | |
TD Direct Investing | $7.00 - $9.99 | |
BMO InvestorLine | $0 - $9.95 |
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