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iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD $103.42)
- $103.42 P/E (TTM): 56.55X Cap: $1.26B
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.72)
- $16.72 Cap: $822M
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iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL $31.84)
- $31.84 P/E (TTM): 14.0X Cap: $2.13B
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Q: If starting an RESP account today, would you go with Portfolio A or B? Will start drawing from account in 5 years.
A. VBAL
B. 40% XHY & 60% XWD, rebalanced annually
Thanks

Asked by Curtis on October 31, 2024

5i Research Answer:

It is a tough call; XWD is a 'world' ETF, but it is still 73% US-equity based. VBAL is far more...

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