Q: Hello 5i Team,
I was looking at the performance of ZSP vs. SPY on the Google Finance site.
ZSP shows a 1-yr return of 13.33%, and a 5-yr return of 97.04%
SPY shows a 1-yr return of 17.67%, and a 5-yr return of 81.69%
Why are the returns so different if both are looking to replicate the returns of the S&P 500?
For a long term hold within my RRSP, would it be better to take a position in one vs. the other, or take a half-position in each?
Many thanks,
Brian
I was looking at the performance of ZSP vs. SPY on the Google Finance site.
ZSP shows a 1-yr return of 13.33%, and a 5-yr return of 97.04%
SPY shows a 1-yr return of 17.67%, and a 5-yr return of 81.69%
Why are the returns so different if both are looking to replicate the returns of the S&P 500?
For a long term hold within my RRSP, would it be better to take a position in one vs. the other, or take a half-position in each?
Many thanks,
Brian
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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $105.82)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $52.47)
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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $62.72)
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Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $106.25)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VIDY $42.32)
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