{"id":909959,"date":"2021-04-01T15:41:53","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=909959"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T02:09:46","slug":"best-canadian-etfs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/best-canadian-etfs","title":{"rendered":"Guide to 10 of the best ETFs in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

ETFs (exchange-traded funds) offer a simple and affordable way to invest in the stock market. But if you want to find the best ETF in Canada, where do you start?<\/p>

To help you decide where to invest, we\u2019ve compiled a list of some of the best ETFs in Canada. Whether you want broad exposure, low volatility or high-dividend income, keep reading to compare some of the best ETFs to buy now in Canada.<\/p>

What are the best ETFs in Canada?<\/h3>

What are the best ETFs to buy now in Canada? Well, how long is a piece of string?<\/p>

The trouble with this question is that it\u2019s subjective. The best ETF for you will depend on factors like why you\u2019re investing, whether you\u2019re investing for the short- or long-term, and how much risk you\u2019re willing to accept. In other words, the best ETF for you might not be the same as the best ETF for someone else.<\/p>

That said, we\u2019ve compiled a selection of some of the best Canadian ETFs based on factors like performance, sector diversification, risk level, volatility and size. Check them out in more detail below.<\/p>
ETF Name<\/th>Ticker<\/th>Exchange(s)<\/th>Risk Level<\/th>Sector(s)<\/th>Buy on Questrade<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
iShares S&P\/TSX 60 Index ETF<\/a><\/td>XIU.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium<\/td>Large-cap Canadian equities<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
BMO S&P\/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF<\/a><\/td>ZCN.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium<\/td>Broad Canadian equities<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF<\/a><\/td>VCN.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium<\/td>Broad Canadian equities<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF<\/a><\/td>ZLB.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Low\u2013Medium<\/td>Canadian equities, low-volatility<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
iShares Core S&P\/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF<\/a><\/td>XIC.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium<\/td>Broad Canadian equities<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
iShares MSCI Canada Minimum Volatility ETF<\/a><\/td>XMV.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Low\u2013Medium<\/td>Canadian equities, minimum volatility<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF<\/a><\/td>VCE.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium<\/td>Broad Canadian equities<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
BMO Canadian Dividend ETF<\/a><\/td>ZDV.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium<\/td>Canadian equities, dividend-focused<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Global X Enhanced Equal Weight Canadian Banks Covered Call ETF<\/a><\/td>BKCL.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium\u2013Higher<\/td>Canadian banks, income\/covered-call<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF<\/a><\/td>HCAL.TO<\/td>Toronto Stock Exchange<\/td>Medium\u2013Higher<\/td>Canadian banks, income-focused<\/td>Buy now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n \n\n