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THE PROBLEM
5 expensive mistakes hiding
in most Canadian portfolios
These aren't obvious. Your broker won't flag them. Most investors discover them years too late.
Hidden ETF Overlap
XEQT and VFV both hold Apple — most investors are double-exposed without knowing it.
US Withholding Tax in TFSA
The IRS takes 15% of US dividends from TFSAs. Canada's tax treaty doesn't protect you here.
Mutual Fund Fee Drag
A 2% MER on $50,000 costs ~$1,000/year. Over 20 years, that is $40,000+ in lost growth.
Wrong Assets, Wrong Accounts
Canadian dividends in an RRSP lose their tax credit advantage. Most investors never find out.
No Honest Benchmark
Your portfolio is up 8% — but XEQT returned 12%. Are you actually winning?
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TFSA Room Calculator
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Are XEQT and VFV secretly holding the same stocks? Find your hidden double-exposure in seconds.
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