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iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW $53.45)
- $53.45 P/E (TTM): 6.05X Cap: $3.88B
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $54.28)
- $54.28 P/E (TTM): 18.19X Cap: $26.61B
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Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT $56.50)
- $56.50 P/E (TTM): 11.69X Cap: $11.92B
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Q: Hi Peter and 5i,
For someone starting out in an RRSP with $13K to start and then monthly contributions.
I'm looking at one of the following:
1. XAW ($10K) and XIC ($3k)
2. VEQT
3. Other suggestions from 5i.
4. Once it reaches >$50k then start adding individual stocks.
Thank you for your answer and other possible suggestions.

Asked by Dennis on February 02, 2026

5i Research Answer:

We think option one is interesting, here. Both are solid ETFs and the 'world' will be nicely...

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