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Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $99.69)
- $99.69 P/E (TTM): 33.18X Cap: $1.25B
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BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $112.29)
- $112.29 P/E (TTM): 34.77X Cap: $1.87B
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Q: I'm looking for an unhedged Canadian etf that tracks the nasdaq 100. When comparing ZNQ to HXQ I see that ZNQ doesn't pay a dividend but rather reinvests it. Also it has cheaper fees than HXQ. But HXQ pays a small dividend. The returns over time seem marginally better for ZNQ. But when the div's are factored in, is this more of a wash or does the tax preference of no div's help more? This would be in an RESP for reference. Thx

Asked by Adam on February 18, 2025

5i Research Answer:

The two ETFs are quite similar, hold their US stocks directly, and being in an RESP, there is no...

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