{"id":1061785,"date":"2025-07-23T14:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=1061785"},"modified":"2025-07-27T19:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T23:23:47","slug":"etfs-vs-index-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/etfs-vs-index-funds","title":{"rendered":"ETFs vs index funds: What\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>ETFs and index funds can follow the same strategy, but they\u2019re not always the same thing.<\/li>\n          <li>ETFs are traded on the stock market in real-time; index funds are often bought directly from a fund manager.<\/li>\n          <li>An ETF is a type of investment product, while an index fund refers to an investment strategy.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most common investing questions out there: What\u2019s the difference between an ETF and an index fund?<\/p><p>You\u2019ll often hear these terms used interchangeably, and that\u2019s not necessarily wrong, but it\u2019s not always right either. Sometimes an ETF is an index fund, sometimes it\u2019s not. And not all index funds are ETFs.<\/p><p>Confused? Don\u2019t worry\u2014in this guide, we\u2019ll break down key differences between the two, how each works, how much they cost and how to find one that suits your investing style.<\/p><h3>How ETFs and index funds work<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/how-to-invest-in-index-funds\">An index fund<\/a> is an investment fund that tracks a specific index like the S&amp;P 500 or the S&amp;P\/TSX Composite or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/invest-in-sp-500\">S&amp;P 500<\/a>. It buys most or all of the stocks in that index, so your returns follow the market.<\/p><p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">ETF (exchange-traded fund)<\/a> is a type of investment product you can buy and sell on a stock exchange, just like a stock. Many ETFs track an index (making them index funds), but some are actively managed or follow different strategies.<\/p><p>So, while all index fund ETFs are ETFs, not all ETFs are index funds. Likewise, not all index funds are ETFs\u2014some are traditional, managed funds.<\/p><p>Sometimes, you\u2019ll have the option of investing in an index fund ETF or the exact same mutual fund.<\/p><h4>ETF vs Index Fund Comparison<\/h4><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th width=\"33%\">Feature<\/th><th width=\"33%\">ETF<\/th><th width=\"33%\">Index Fund<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Structure<\/td><td>Traded like stocks on an exchange (TSX, NYSE etc.)<\/td><td>Can be an ETF or managed fund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing<\/td><td>Real-time<\/td><td>Once daily (for mutual funds)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strategy<\/td><td>Passive or active<\/td><td>Usually passive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access<\/td><td>Through a brokerage<\/td><td>Through a manager or platform<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">What are passive and active strategies?<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <p>A fund that follows a passive investing strategy simply tracks an index with little to no involvement from fund managers. For example, an S&amp;P 500 index fund will mirror the movements of the S&amp;P 500.<\/p><p>An active strategy is one in which fund managers actively buy and sell assets in an attempt to beat an index (called beating the market). 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2px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\n\t\ttd.comparison-table__feature--longtext div.comparison-table__cellWrapper { width: 100%; }\n\n\t\t@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\t\t.reward-col-order-3 { grid-row: 3 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-4 { grid-row: 4 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-5 { grid-row: 5 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-6 { grid-row: 6 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-7 { grid-row: 7 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-8 { grid-row: 8 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-3 { grid-row: -3 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-4 { grid-row: -4 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-5 { grid-row: -5 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-6 { grid-row: -6 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-7 { grid-row: -7 !important; }\n\t\t.reward-col-order-neg-8 { grid-row: -8 !important; }\n\t}\n<\/style><style>\n  \/* Gold gradient on minimal UX reward rows (desktop only) *\/\n  @media (min-width: 601px) {\n    tr[data-minimal-ux=\"true\"][data-should-show-rewards=\"true\"] {\n      background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 210, 59, 0) 76%, rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.5) 100%), #fff;\n      background-repeat: no-repeat;\n      background-size: 50% 50%;\n      background-position: top right;\n    }\n  }\n\n  tr[data-minimal-ux=\"true\"][data-should-show-rewards=\"true\"] > td.comparison-table__cta {\n    gap: 4px;\n    margin-top: 0 !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Pill wrapper centered in CTA cell (td is display:grid with 3 columns) *\/\n  .rewards-pill-wrapper {\n    z-index: 3;\n    align-self: flex-end;\n    justify-self: flex-end;\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n      text-align: center;\n      justify-self: unset;\n    }\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; Base pill styles (original compact design) &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n  .rewards-pill {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 6px;\n    background: linear-gradient(103.63deg, #FFD23B 9.47%, #FFD835 16.17%, #FEDA3D 21.75%, #FEE053 29.57%, #FEEA77 39.61%, #FDF7A9 50.78%, #FDFFC4 56.36%, #FDF8AC 58.59%, #FDEE88 61.94%, #FEE669 65.29%, #FEE052 68.64%, #FEDB41 73.1%, #FED838 77.57%, #FFD835 83.15%, #FFD23B 89.85%);\n    border: 1px solid #E6B40F;\n    border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    padding: 0px 8px 0px 2px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: visible;\n    transition: filter 0.15s ease;\n    height: 24px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      box-shadow: 0 0 24px 0 rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.75);\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer::after {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    width: 50%;\n    height: 100%;\n    background: linear-gradient(\n      90deg,\n      transparent 0%,\n      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,\n      transparent 100%\n    );\n    animation: rewards-pill-shimmer 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon {\n    z-index: 2;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon-svg {\n    width: 44px;\n    height: 27.75px;\n    overflow: visible;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__star {\n    position: absolute;\n    z-index: 4;\n    opacity: 0;\n    pointer-events: none;\n    width: 22px;\n    height: 22px;\n    top: 55%;\n    left: 3%;\n    margin-top: -19px;\n    margin-left: -6px;\n    animation: rewards-pill-star-rotate 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0px;\n    color: #092673;\n    z-index: 1;\n    line-height: 24px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; New design overrides (data-show-tc=\"true\") &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] {\n    padding: 0px 10px 0px 4px;\n    border-radius: 4px 32px 32px 32px;\n    height: 38px;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n    border-radius: 4px 32px 32px 32px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__icon-svg {\n    width: 68px;\n    height: 48px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__star {\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-left: 0;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 18px;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    color: #092673;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    text-transform: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__content {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    z-index: 1;\n    height: 100%;\n    padding: 2px 0;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__tc {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    font-style: normal;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    line-height: 130%;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-decoration-style: solid;\n    color: #092673;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__tc:hover {\n    opacity: 0.8;\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-shimmer {\n    0% {\n      transform: translateX(100%);\n    }\n    20% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n    100% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-star-rotate {\n    0% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    5% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    15% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(135deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    20% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    100% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n  }\n\n  \/* Rewards Pill Countdown - wrapper layout for countdown + pill *\/\n  .rewards-pill-wrapper:has(.rewards-pill-countdown:not([hidden])) {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      flex-direction: row;\n      gap: 10px;\n      margin-bottom: 6px;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 12px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown[hidden] {\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    line-height: 100%;\n    letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    color: #232320;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      order: -1;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      justify-content: center;\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__timer {\n    display: inline;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__sep {\n    margin: 0 1px;\n  }\n\n<\/style><tr data-product-id=\"7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\" data-provider-id=\"454d7252-dbd4-40b4-a44c-d96e4a110307\" data-product-name=\"Questrade\" data-provider-name=\"Questrade\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  heroInTable__featuredProduct heroInTable__featuredProduct--yellow\"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header sponsored-row  f1-clarity-header\"><div class=\"table-disclaimer__cellWrapper\"><button class=\"table-disclaimer\" data-target=\"#disclaimer_popup\" data-toggle=\"modal\" title=\"Important information about this website\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"table-disclaimer__text\"><span class=\"badge-text\">Promoted<\/span><\/span><svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/questrade-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67c7503bd54ab.png\" alt=\"Questrade logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67c7503bd54ab.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67c7503bd54ab.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67c7503bd54ab.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67c7503bd54ab.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67c7503bd54ab.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/questrade-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Questrade<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                        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                         border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/share-trading\/questrade-ca-share-trading-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22share-trading%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%2236e5ef63-30de-4a23-a7cb-c3d0f44cd06c%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22All%2BShare%2BTrading%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221778319421%22%2C%22sponsored%22%3A%221%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223803%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%227752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Questrade%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221061785%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22stock-trading%252Fetfs-vs-index-funds%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium button--cta\" title=\"Go to Questrade's site\">Go to site<\/a><a 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{        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}    Finder Score                                     9.6                    Excellent                                            Questrade            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"40d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606\" data-provider-id=\"ba443728-02c5-48e2-8f37-f03f1cd8e4e6\" data-product-name=\"Wealthsimple\" data-provider-name=\"Wealthsimple\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  heroInTable__featuredProduct heroInTable__featuredProduct--yellow\"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header sponsored-row  f1-clarity-header\"><div class=\"table-disclaimer__cellWrapper\"><button class=\"table-disclaimer\" 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https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text 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border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png\" alt=\"CIBC logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table 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                                                                                                                                                           first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,RESP,RRIF,TFSA,Personal,Joint,Business,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           RESP,           RRIF,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           Business,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$6.95\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $6.95\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                     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{        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}    Finder Score                                     7.9                    Great                                            CIBC Investor's Edge            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"d599fb3a-3477-4063-87f4-1540c26e9cad\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-d599fb3a-3477-4063-87f4-1540c26e9cad\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" 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src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png\" alt=\"Qtrade logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/qtrade-direct-investing-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Qtrade Direct Investing<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, IPOs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, IPOs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,RESP,RRIF,TFSA,Personal,Joint,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           RESP,           RRIF,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n        Earn up to $2,000 cashback when you open and fund a new Qtrade account. Valid until <b>July 31, 2026<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n      <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.1,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/share-trading\/qtrade-ca-stock-trading-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22share-trading%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%2236e5ef63-30de-4a23-a7cb-c3d0f44cd06c%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22All%2BShare%2BTrading%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221778319421%22%2C%22position%22%3A%224%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2221989%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%224683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Qtrade%2BDirect%2BInvesting%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221061785%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22stock-trading%252Fetfs-vs-index-funds%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium button--cta\" title=\"Go to Qtrade's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Qtrade Direct Investing\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.1,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\" value=\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}    Finder Score                                     9.1                    Excellent                                            Qtrade Direct Investing            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.1,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\" data-provider-id=\"832c5f71-bb6f-4e24-88e0-f3d9910fcc5e\" data-product-name=\"BMO InvestorLine\" data-provider-name=\"BMO\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/bmo-investorline-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png\" alt=\"BMO logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/bmo-investorline-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">BMO InvestorLine<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,RESP,RRIF,TFSA,Personal,Joint,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           RESP,           RRIF,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$3.95\u2013$9.95\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $3.95\u2013$9.95\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0 if conditions met, otherwise $50 - $100 per year\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0 if conditions met, otherwise $50 - $100 per year\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n        Win up to $100,000. Open and fund a new BMO InvestorLine account for your chance to win one of 11 cash prizes. <b>T&amp;Cs apply. Valid until June 1, 2026<\/b>.\n      <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about BMO InvestorLine\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\" value=\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}    Finder Score                                     8.2                    Great                                            BMO InvestorLine            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\" data-provider-id=\"af17af70-1c29-48c0-af25-157752af193f\" data-product-name=\"Interactive Brokers\" data-provider-name=\"Interactive Brokers\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/interactive-brokers-share-trading\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/interactive-brokers-share-trading\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Interactive Brokers<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"finder-score-detail-heading\">  Finder Score<\/div><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, Currencies, Futures\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, Currencies, Futures\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,TFSA,Personal,Joint,Business,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           Business,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$1.00,0.5%\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        Min $1.00, Max 0.5%\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Interactive Brokers\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\" value=\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}    Finder Score                                     9.4                    Excellent                                            Interactive Brokers            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"1f60143b-0440-4c50-9fb7-8cbd88131889\" data-provider-id=\"d8b8e637-3c62-44a9-b442-888edbcaa88e\" data-product-name=\"Moomoo\" data-provider-name=\"Moomoo\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/moomoo-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" 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id=\"compare-bar-v2\" class=\"compareBarV2__root rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" data-niche=\"CAFST\" data-rewards-component=\"compare-products\"><\/div><div class=\"finder-score-methodology\"><h3 data-toc=\"false\" id=\"finder-score-methodology\">Finder Score for stock trading platforms<\/h3>\n\n<p>To make comparing even easier we came up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/finder-score\">Finder Score<\/a>. Trading costs, account fees and features across 10+ stock trading platforms and apps are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score, the better the platform\u2014it's that simple.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/trading-platforms-ratings-methodology\">Read the full methodology<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>How do you invest in ETFs and index funds?<\/h3><p>ETFs are easier to access if you have a small investment amount, as there\u2019s usually no minimum amount to buy in.<\/p><p>A number of platforms, like National Bank Direct Brokerage and Interactive Brokers, let you open an account with no minimum required deposit, and you won\u2019t be charged a commission for trading ETFs.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/best-stock-trading-apps-in-canada\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">10 best investment platforms in Canada<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><p>Mutual funds that track an index often require a minimum of $500 or more and must be purchased directly through the fund manager.<\/p><h3>What are the fees to access ETFs and index funds?<\/h3><p>There are three main fees you need to worry about when investing in ETFs and managed funds, including index funds\u2014management fees, trade fees and performance fees.<\/p><h4>Management fees<\/h4><p>Both ETFs and index-tracking mutual funds charge a management fee, which is a percentage of your overall portfolio. This fee is typically between 0.25% and 1.50%.<\/p><p>ETF management fees are often cheaper than mutual funds, but this usually depends on the overall strategy of the fund. Passive index funds typically have the lowest management fees, while actively managed funds or more complex funds will charge a higher fee.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/best-canadian-etfs\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Best ETFs in Canada for 2025<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h4>Trade fees (brokerage)<\/h4><p>These are the fees you pay whenever you\u2019re transferring money into (or out of) your investment fund.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re investing in an ETF, you\u2019ll need to pay a brokerage fee to whichever platform you\u2019re using to access that ETF. Brokerage fees range enormously, typically between $0\u2013$10, depending on the platform you use. It\u2019s worth noting that some platforms offer $0 brokerage deals for ETFs but charge a sell fee or a monthly account fee.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re investing in an index-tracking mutual fund, you wont need to pay a brokerage fee, however your initial investment might need to be higher than with an ETF, and you may also need to pay a higher management fee.<\/p><h4>Performance fees<\/h4><p>Some investment funds, including ETFs and some more complex index funds, charge a performance fee in addition to the management fee.<\/p><p>This fee is usually charged as a small percentage of any returns your fund makes above and beyond its goal of beating the market. It\u2019s worth checking if your investment fund charges this (check the Fund Facts), because this fee can eat into your returns, even if the fund appears to be performing well.<\/p><h3>How do ETFs and index funds perform?<\/h3><p>How an index fund performs depends on how the index it\u2019s tracking performs.<\/p><p>For example, the iShares S&amp;P\/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU), which tracks an index of 60 large companies on the TSX, has returned just under 15% per year on average over the last five years, closely mimicking the S&amp;P\/TSX 60 index\u2014although it will never be exactly the same.<\/p><p>However, ETFs can follow many different investment strategies, and not all are passive index funds like XIU.<\/p><p>For example, some ETFs track the bond market, which is very low risk, but also offers very low returns, typically less than 5%. Other ETFs track commodities, like gold or oil, which may perform very well in some years, but poorly in others.<\/p><p>Some of the worst-performing ETFs can be quite complex and risky, using leverage (borrowed funds) to maximize returns (and losses).<\/p><p>For this reason, make sure to check the investment strategy and pair it with your risk profile before investing.<\/p><h3>Tax implications of ETF and index funds<\/h3><p>ETFs can be more tax-efficient than traditional, index-tracking mutual funds, because of how they\u2019re structured and how trades are handled internally within the fund.<\/p><p>Mutual funds often need to sell assets to raise cash when investors redeem their units. This can trigger a capital gains tax event inside the fund, which is then passed on to all investors as a taxable distribution, even if you didn\u2019t sell anything yourself.<\/p><p>ETFs, however, use a process called \u201cin-kind redemption.\u201d When investors want to redeem ETF shares, the fund can hand over the underlying stocks directly without selling them. This reduces the need to sell on the open market, which in turn helps minimize taxable capital gains for all ETF holders.<\/p><p>Both product types can pay dividends, and both are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/stock-trading-cra\">subject to capital gains tax<\/a> if sold for a profit.<\/p><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">Tip: Consider using DRIPs (dividend reinvestment plans) to compound returns<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs) let you automatically reinvest your dividends into more units of the fund instead of receiving cash.<div class=\"has-padding-xsmall\"><\/div><ul><li>With <b>ETFs<\/b>, you\u2019ll need to check if a DRIP is available through the ETF provider. You\u2019ll usually need to apply yourself through the ETF\u2019s share registry.<\/li><li>With <b>mutual funds<\/b>, the fund manager applies the DRIP directly and reinvests dividends into the fund on your behalf.<\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary calloutBox\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h4 class=\"caseStudy\">Index funds vs ETFs\u2014How Alex saved on fees<\/h4><p>Alex had $10,000 to invest. He compared the BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ) and the BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity ETF Fund (Series A) mutual fund. Over one year:<\/p><ul><li>ETF: $5 brokerage fee + 0.39% management fee = $44<\/li><li>Mutual fund: no brokerage fee + 0.94% fee = $94<\/li><\/ul><p>Alex plans to invest once a year for at least the next five years, although he\u2019d like the option to invest more often if he can.<\/p><p>In the end, Alex chose the ETF because, even though he had to pay a brokerage fee, he liked the flexibility of being able to add small amounts whenever he liked. And, because the management fee was higher with the unlisted index fund, this largely offset what he would pay in brokerage fees with the ETF.<\/p><p>Choosing the ETF potentially saved him in fees and gave him ultimate flexibility to buy and sell when he chose.<\/p><\/div><\/article><h3>What\u2019s best for you?<\/h3><ul><li><b>Suitable for beginners or frequent investors:<\/b> ETF<\/li><li><b>Suitable for high net worth or autopilot portfolios:<\/b> Index-tracking mutual fund<\/li><li><b>Our verdict:<\/b> ETFs suit most Canadian investors because of ease of access and flexibility, but mutual funds that track indices are better for long-term, buy-and-hold investors who prefer minimal interaction.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Index fund vs ETF: FAQs<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are ETFs better than index funds?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Some ETFs actually are index funds, so it depends how you look at it. If you're thinking of an index fund as a traditional mutual fund, then both can be advantageous, depending on how you use them.<\/p><p>The benefit of choosing an ETF is that you can invest small amounts more frequently and easily via a trading app. With a mutual fund, you often need $500 or more as a minimum investment, and you'll need to go through an application process to add more funds or withdraw.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can you lose money with an index fund?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes. Like all investments, index funds can go down in value, depending on market performance.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are ETFs riskier than index funds?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Some ETFs are index funds, which can be a moderate-risk stock market investment. However, some ETFs also use leverage or derivatives or track a single commodity, making them very high risk.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What's the main difference between ETFs and index funds?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>An ETF is an investment product that trades like a stock. An index fund is a fund strategy that involves tracking a market index, and it can be delivered through an ETF or a traditional managed fund like a mutual fund.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000007\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000007\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><b>Important information:<\/b> Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/\">Finder.com<\/a>. This information is general in nature and is no substitute for professional advice. It does not take into account your personal situation. This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of futures, stocks, ETFs, CFDs, options or any specific provider, service or offering. It should not be relied upon as investment advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Futures, stocks, ETFs and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and therefore are not appropriate for most investors. You do not own or have any interest in the underlying asset. Capital is at risk, including the risk of losing more than the amount originally put in, market volatility and liquidity risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Tax on profits may apply. Consider the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination for the product on the provider's website. Consider your own circumstances, including whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money and possess the relevant experience and knowledge. 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