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iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI $36.87)
- $36.87 P/E (TTM): 13.77X Cap: $3.64B
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iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CUD $57.32)
- $57.32 P/E (TTM): 20.22X Cap: $243M
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Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY $68.71)
- $68.71 P/E (TTM): 12.53X Cap: $6.97B
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Q: Hello,

Looking for the optimal ETF (or combinaison) for income and some growth with 300 k.
80 % VDY with 20% VEQT ? other suggestion ?
Thanks !

Asked by Martin on September 23, 2025

5i Research Answer:

If looking for some growth and dividends, we think VDY can make sense. We might consider VIG or CUD as well that are a bit more of a focus on dividend growers. If looking for a higher yield, XEIcoudl also make sense.

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