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Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (VCNS $30.66)
- $30.66 P/E (TTM): 0.01X Cap: $588M
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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $35.40)
- $35.40 P/E (TTM): 15.14X Cap: $3.78B
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BMO Balanced ETF (ZBAL $14.26)
- $14.26 P/E (TTM): 2.77X Cap: $124M
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Q: if a conservative investor wanted to invest in one ETF or stock in their TFSA today was would you suggest? Although the question was one, I would like a ranking of the top 3, Canadian only. please.

Asked by Brenda on June 09, 2025

5i Research Answer:

Much depends here on an investors goals, timeframe and risk-tolerance. But for a general balanced (stocks and bonds) fund, we would suggest, in order: VBAL, ZBAL, VCNS

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