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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $105.06)
- $105.06 P/E (TTM): 26.73X Cap: $21.02B
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iShares U.S. Small Cap Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSU $46.49)
- $46.49 P/E (TTM): 16.81X Cap: $653M
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Invesco NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (QQC $42.45)
- $42.45 P/E (TTM): 34.28X Cap: $1.32B
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU $43.22)
- $43.22 P/E (TTM): 0.23X Cap: $7.50B
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Q: please suggest 3-5 Canadian etfs for an 18 year old's first TFSA portfolio - something to keep him interested in the concept of growth through investing, including stability and risk. My thoughts are S&P, Nasdaq, Russell, large-cap and crypto. But please use your own judgement - thanks!

Asked by Kim on October 22, 2025

5i Research Answer:

ZSP (S&P 500) largely takes care of 'large cap' exposure as well. XSU for small cap (this is dollar hedged). QQC for Nasdaq. With the volatility of crypto we are not sure it is a good 'starting' pick. We would prefer VIU for some international flavour.

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