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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...

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