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Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (VBAL $37.61)
- $37.61 P/E (TTM): 1.9X Cap: $4.69B
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Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO $44.01)
- $44.01 P/E (TTM): 18.21X Cap: $8.90B
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Q: I am getting older and I am trying to simplify my accounts in case my wife or daughter have to take over for whatever reason. I am moving to VBAL and VGRO as all in one type ETFs to make that happen. My question is about taxing: how are these viewed by the CRA?

Asked by Wayne on January 13, 2026

5i Research Answer:

ETFs 'pass on' tax consequences to unitholders. Thus, the tax status will depend on what the ETF...

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