The Best Canada Equities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Canada Equities ETFs.

Number of ETFs: 3
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.26%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 1.59%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 27.61%
Median Risk/Return Score: 81 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
QCN.TO	Mackenzie Canadian Equity Index ETF	Canada Equities	Jan 24, 2018	0.04%	12.86%	—	1.95%	89
QXM.TO	CI Morningstar National Bank Québec Index ETF	Canada Equities	Feb 2, 2012	—	6.84%	10.30%	1.00%	62
TCLV.TO	TD Q Canadian Low Volatility ETF	Canada Equities	May 26, 2020	0.33%	8.82%	—	1.82%	87
TLV.TO	Invesco S&P/TSX Composite Low Volatility Index ETF	Canada Equities	Apr 24, 2012	0.33%	18.66%	9.13%	2.86%	97
TQCD.TO	TD Q Canadian Dividend ETF	Canada Equities	Nov 20, 2019	0.39%	18.47%	—	2.73%	96
TTP.TO	TD Canadian Equity Index ETF	Canada Equities	Mar 22, 2016	0.05%	12.85%	12.77%	1.87%	89
VCE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF	Canada Equities	Nov 30, 2011	0.06%	13.03%	12.69%	2.12%	88
VCN.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF	Canada Equities	Aug 2, 2013	0.06%	12.58%	12.39%	2.02%	89
WXM.TO	CI Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF	Momentum, Canada Equities	Feb 13, 2012	0.65%	16.11%	14.67%	1.16%	90
XCG.TO	iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF	Canada Equities	Nov 6, 2006	0.55%	-8.40%	7.91%	0.52%	6
XCS.TO	iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF	Canada Equities	May 14, 2007	0.60%	17.73%	8.50%	1.30%	64
XCSR.TO	iShares ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF	Canada Equities	Apr 15, 2020	0.17%	10.79%	—	1.65%	74
XCV.TO	iShares Canadian Value Index ETF	Canada Equities	Nov 6, 2006	0.55%	27.14%	13.71%	2.18%	98
XDV.TO	iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF	Canada Equities	Dec 19, 2005	0.55%	24.65%	11.98%	3.37%	98
XEG.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF	Energy Equities, Canada Equities	Mar 19, 2001	0.60%	41.24%	11.28%	2.61%	88
XEI.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF	Canada Equities	Apr 12, 2011	0.22%	27.30%	11.88%	3.40%	98
XEN.TO	iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF	Canada Equities	May 14, 2007	0.55%	11.69%	12.18%	1.63%	90
XESG.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF	Canada Equities	Mar 18, 2019	0.16%	12.35%	—	1.91%	80
XFN.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF	Financials Equities, Canada Equities	Mar 23, 2001	0.61%	23.91%	15.43%	1.97%	97
XIC.TO	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF	Canada Equities	Feb 16, 2001	0.06%	12.89%	12.35%	1.99%	90

Best Canada Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Canada Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BBCA (82) and EWC (81). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
BBCA	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF	82	10.85B	Aug 2018
EWC	iShares MSCI Canada ETF	81	6.07B	Mar 1996
FLCA	Franklin FTSE Canada ETF	79	802.94M	Nov 2017

Best-Performing Canada Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Canada Equities ETFs is FLCA (12.55%). Across the lineup, Canada Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 27.61% and an average 5-year return of 12.40%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
FLCA	Franklin FTSE Canada ETF	12.55%	802.94M	Nov 2017
BBCA	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF	12.43%	10.85B	Aug 2018
EWC	iShares MSCI Canada ETF	12.21%	6.07B	Mar 1996

Lowest-Cost Canada Equities ETFs

The top Canada Equities ETFs is FLCA (0.09%). With an average expense ratio of 0.26%, Canada Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
FLCA	Franklin FTSE Canada ETF	0.09%	802.94M	Nov 2017
BBCA	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF	0.19%	10.85B	Aug 2018
EWC	iShares MSCI Canada ETF	0.50%	6.07B	Mar 1996

Highest-Yield Canada Equities ETFs

The top Canada Equities ETFs is FLCA (1.75%). Across the lineup, Canada Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.59%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
FLCA	Franklin FTSE Canada ETF	1.75%	802.94M	Nov 2017
BBCA	JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF	1.74%	10.85B	Aug 2018
EWC	iShares MSCI Canada ETF	1.27%	6.07B	Mar 1996

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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