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iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF (CDZ.TO)
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Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 11 opinions in the last 12 months.
The iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF (CDZ) has garnered positive attention from various experts, positioning it as a solid investment option with its focus on Canadian dividend aristocrats. Many analysts emphasize the ETF's robust performance, highlighting its low management expense ratio (MER) of approximately 0.6% and its track record of consistently raising dividends over the past five years. The average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of the portfolio is noted at 16 times earnings, with analysts reporting a historical average annual return of about 7.4%. The ETF currently yields around 3.0-3.4%, benefiting from over 90 steady dividend-paying companies, making it a potential fit for retirees seeking a stable contribution to their portfolios. However, some experts suggest alternatives, like XEI, which may offer slightly better performance or lower fees, indicating a nuanced approach to dividend-focused investments in the current market landscape.
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Premium contentWe reiterate CDZ, a low MER (0.6%) ETF of Canadian dividend aristocrat stocks, as a TOP PICK. The ETF has over 90 holdings that have increased their dividends consistently over the past five years. The average PE of the portfolio is 16x earnings. Since inception it has averaged a 7.4% annual return. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $43) to $45 looking to achieve $56 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 3.0%
Premium contentWe again reiterate CDZ, an iShares low cost ETF holding 90 Canadian dividend growing companies as a TOP PICK. It continues to be a steady performer with a good yield. We continue to recommend a stop at $43, looking to achieve $57 -- upside potential of 17%. Yield 3.0%
Both are OK, but he'd pick XEI, as its performance has been a bit better. Fee's a bit lower. Volatility is relatively similar for both. If oil prices fall, both will be impacted. You can look at the weighting of oil in each to decide how much oil you want in your portfolio.
There is a nuance between the strategies. CDZ looks for companies that are increasing their dividends (but they might only have a 0.5% dividend). XEI focuses more on high-dividend payers.
Premium contentHolding over 90 Canadian dividend paying stocks that have consistently raised their dividends over the past five years, we reiterate CDZ as a TOP PICK. A steady performer with a good yield. We recommend maintaining the stop at $43, looking to achieve $54 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 3.2%
Premium contentPremium contentWe again reiterate CDZ, an ETF of over 90 holdings of Canadian dividend paying stocks that have consistently raised their dividends over the past five years, as a TOP PICK. A steady performer with a good yield. We recommend maintaining the stop at $40, looking to achieve $52 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 3.2%
Premium contentWe reiterate CDZ, an ETF of over 90 holdings of Canadian dividend paying stocks that have consistently raised their dividends over the past five years, as a TOP PICK. A steady performer with a good yield. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $38) to $40, looking to achieve $52 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 3.1%
Premium contentWe reiterate CDZ as a TOP PICK. An ETF of over 90 holdings of Canadian dividend paying stocks that have consistently raised their dividends over the past five years. We recommend continuing to hold a stop at $38, looking to achieve $48 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 3.4%
Premium contentPremium contentCDZ is a low MER (0.6%) ETF of Canadian dividend aristocrat stocks -- over 90 holdings that have increased their dividends consistently over the past five years. The average PE of the portfolio is 16x earnings. Since inception it has averaged a 7.4% annual return. We recommend setting a stop loss at $31, looking to achieve $44 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 3.6%
Likes XEI for dividends. Lots of large-cap banks and pipelines.
CDZ has more mid-caps than the large caps that XEI has. Includes names like KEY, CSH.UN, GWO and ARE. More diversification, but more beta. Yield is 3.8%, not bad. Could complement XEI, but you may want to look at US or global dividend strategies for more diversification.
Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. The fund holds companies that have increased their dividends for at least 5 years in a row. They also screen for quality of balance sheet and earnings and holds established large-cap names. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
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iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF (CDZ.TO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF stock symbol?
iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol CDZ.TO (previously CDZ-T on Stockchase) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CDZ-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:CDZ or CDZ.TO
Is iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF a buy or a sell?
In the last year, 11 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on CDZ.TO (previously CDZ-T on Stockchase). 9 analysts recommended to BUY and 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is DON'T BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF.
Is iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF a good investment or a top pick?
iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF was recommended as a Top Pick by Richard Orrell on 2026-08-14. Read the latest stock experts ratings for iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF.
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Is iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF worth watching?
iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF is followed by 145 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.
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On 2026-08-17, iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF (CDZ.TO) stock closed at a price of $46.81.
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"Aristocrats" means that they keep raising their dividend. If they don't, they get removed from the ETF. He doesn't want a dividend raised by a penny or so just to qualify. He wants a healthy boost to a dividend.
Instead, he prefers XEI.