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BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $102.87)
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Q: Am I subjecting myself to a 15% US witholding tax on the (minuscule) dividend by holding this ETF in my TFSA?

Asked by M.S. on January 27, 2026

5i Research Answer:

Yes; 98% of holdings are US stocks so withholding tax applies in a TFSA.

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