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Q: Between the high interest savings account ETF’s CSAV, PSA and HISA, would you have any preference for one over the others for an RESP where the kids are in and soon to be entering university? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Asked by Bruce on December 19, 2023
5i Research Answer:

Theses funds are essentially the same, invest the exact same way and we are mostly indifferent. The only real difference is HSAV, which does not pay distributions, so can have some tax benefits to some investors. Some brokers though will not offer all for sale, trying to entice investors into their own products. 

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