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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL)
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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages for an investor to put all their funds in a "balanced ETF", i.e. Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL.TO) or iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL.TO)?

Asked by Jacquie on August 23, 2024

5i Research Answer:

VBAL has an AUM of $2.95B, an MER of 0.24%, a yield of 2.59%. XBAL, on the other hand, has a...

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