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TSE:CDZ

iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF (CDZ.TO)

46.23
-0.03 (0.06%)
as of Jun 15, 2026, 7:59:41 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 14, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares Cdn Div Aristocrats ETF (CDZ) has received favorable reviews from various experts, highlighting its strength as a steady performer in the Canadian dividend-paying market. With a focus on over 90 companies that have consistently increased their dividends over the past five years, CDZ offers a reliable yield around 3.2%. Experts have noted its competitive edge compared to other ETFs such as XEI, discussing the nuances in their investment strategies. While XEI is preferred for higher dividend payouts, CDZ is recognized for its disciplined approach to dividend growth. The recommended price targets suggest an upside potential of approximately 18%, with some analysts recommending adjustments to stop-loss orders as the ETF progresses positively. Overall, CDZ provides a solid investment option for those looking to add dividend stability to their portfolios.

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Fair Value
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BUY

He was buying it for diversification--it's not only about banks. There's nothing wrong with this. This ETF is about dividends as well as growth.

COMMENT

Dividend investing is a long term factor strategy and this is one of the granddaddies in the sector. To be classed as Aristocrat, dividends have to have been steady or rising for 5 years in Canada and 25 years in the US holdings. Its fee is a little higher than new products. ZEI-T is perhaps another alternative with a lower fee.

COMMENT

A leftover from Claymore. Not as high quality. Somebody called it the proletarian as opposed to aristocrats. It is diverse. Perfectly acceptable ETF.

HOLD

It is one of the earliest ETFs in Canada. There are others now with better pricing. A payout fall could only reflect a fall in the underlying sectaries’ payout.

COMMENT

A leftover from Claymore’s ETF’s. It’s a lesser quality ETF compared to the ZDV in terms of the stocks it holds. Doesn’t see anything wrong with holding it.

DON'T BUY

Largely a lot of companies that you haven’t heard of. He is not thrilled with this and would rather do one of the dividend plays that have more large caps such as iShares S&P/TSX Equity Income (XEI-T) or iShares Cdn Div (XDV-T).

BUY

Has been using the XEI-T instead of this. This has a fairly large energy component. It is a perfectly good dividend paying ETF.

BUY

TFSA means “Totally For Speculation Account.” Buying uranium ETF for long hold is probably great. Thinks we are seeing a bottom in uranium. It could be a triple, or maybe 10 times.

BUY

Companies that raise dividends outperform companies that pay dividends, which outperform companies that pay no dividends. Therefore, this would be the one to buy. Yield of 3.22%.

COMMENT

As an active manager, he doesn’t use ETFs per se. This one is a broadly based Canadian dividend type so you will have a fair bit of diversification in it.

COMMENT

iShares S&P/TSX Cdn Div Aristocrats (CDZ-T) on a pull back of $1 or iShares S&P/TSX Preferred (CPD-T)? This one is fine, but not sure if the CPD gets rid of your perpetuals. If it doesn’t, they can run for a long time if there is a rise in interest rates.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 26/12, Down 0.67%) Mar 26 was the high for the year but he owned this since the beginning of 2012 and he is up.

BUY
Something for an education fund 3-5 years out, conservative with a little bit of upside growth and some dividend yield? Compared to TSX60 or a broad inch mark, it has lower volatility, better dividends and better performance over 3, 5 and even 10 years. Corporate profits have been tremendous over the last few years and are sitting on a lot of cash. One way or another that cash is going to filter out to investors through dividends, stock buyback's, mergers, etc.
TOP PICK
Steady performer. Compared to the TSX 60, it is more diversified and has about half the exposure to banks and insurance companies as well as a better dividend yield.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick March 26/12. Up 4.75%.)
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