Opinions The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)
iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETFCDZ.TOPAST TOP PICKOct 01, 2026
Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Oct 01, 2026. Market Open.
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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.
Our PAST TOP PICK with CDZ has triggered its stop at $45. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 4%, when combined with our previous guidance.