TSE:XDV

iShares Cdn Dividend ETF (XDV.TO)

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as of Jul 24, 2026, 7:55:55 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

iShares Cdn Dividend ETF (XDV-T) is reviewed as a suitable option for investors seeking monthly dividend payments, although it may not provide enough global diversification compared to alternatives like VDY or CYH. The ETF comprises a significant percentage of financials, particularly banks, while energy representatives are less than 30%, leading some experts to advocate for greater diversification through other ETFs like XEI. While XDV has yielded 4.2%, concerns have been raised about its concentration in sectors like banks and life insurance, particularly as BCE has underperformed in comparison. Experts recommend diversifying risk away by considering options like ZWU, which offers a tax-efficient yield and includes a broader range of sectors. Overall, while XDV can be a solid choice for income, investors should be mindful of sector risks and potential lack of diversity.

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Composed of dividend payers, not just dividend growers. He would have a hard time buying it here. But it should have really good support here and would sell on any pullback.

BUY

It’s okay. Ishares products tend to be market leaders, but VDY-T is a bit cheaper and more broadly diversified, and he prefers it.

TRADE

Is a basket of names. He prefers HDV as there is more room for growth.

BUY

Likes it. Doesn`t use it because of a lot of bank stocks. He already has a lot of banks. Great product.

BUY

Likes this one. The only reason he doesn’t have more of it is that it has a lot of banks and he does a lot of Covered Calls on banks and doesn’t want to overweight his portfolio.

COMMENT
This tends to have a higher dividend yield than the other products out there. Doesn't think dividends are the best things in the world. You have to remember that risk and reward are related and those stocks that pay dividends are seen as less risky. If you want a higher return, you can buy stocks that are not paying dividends. Can’t see that this one will do more than 4% over the next 5-20 years.
BUY
This is a great ETF to hold. If you are bullish on US equities, SES, it gives you hedged exposure to the Dow Jones 30 index, which is a rock solid index to be in. (He holds a similar ETF with another company.)
BUY
Cdn Dividend ETF. Likes this one but frankly will often use Claymore’s instead because if he is writing covered calls on banks, this one is more bank weighted which would make him overweight on the banks. Nothing wrong with this one.
BUY
Includes broader range of financials than XFN. Would suggest balancing off the financials with another ETF.
BUY
78-year-old caller is looking for an ETF that has safety and a bit of growth. The 2 that he likes are the S&P/TSX Preferred ETF (CPD-T) and Cdn Dividend ETF (XDV-T). Both are invested in large cap companies.
BUY
Cdn Dividend ETF. Very good product. Tends to be heavily financials so would balance that a little bit with Cdn Div & Income ETF (CDZ-T), which is only 15% financials.
BUY
A good ETF for a senior’s portfolio for income.
BUY
Canadian Dividend ETF. This is a better way to go rather than individual stocks and this is a very good one. You could also look at Cdn Div & Income ETF (CDZ-T).
COMMENT
Dividend ETF. Doesn't like using this as a proxy for income, but if you are a person who wants a conservative equity exposure, especially if you are a retiree or on a fixed income, this is okay.
COMMENT
Cdn Div & Income ETF (CDZ-T) or iUnits Div ETF (XDV-T) for share price growth? They'll both be about the same as they essentially hold the same securities. They buy large-cap stocks in Canada that pay dividends.
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