TSE:XDV

iShares Cdn Dividend ETF (XDV.TO)

45.88
+0.05 (0.11%)
as of Jun 8, 2026, 7:55:26 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 7, 2026, 12:00 am

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

The iShares Cdn Dividend ETF (XDV-T) is recognized for its attractive monthly dividend payments, making it a noteworthy option among dividend income-focused investors. However, experts suggest a preference for greater diversification, especially in comparison to other ETFs such as VDY or CYH. XDV holds a substantial portion of its assets in banks (approximately 38-39%) and less than 30% in energy, which leads to a call for diversification strategies, particularly for those heavily invested in BCE. While BCE has underperformed, XDV has seen decent performance, prompting some analysts to recommend alternatives like ZWU for better yield and reduced concentration risk. Overall, while XDV can be an appealing choice, experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a well-diversified portfolio.

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HOLD
Dividend ETF. Holds a small number because it has some of the oil companies, financials, etc. and is a broadly based dividend play. This is for most of his very conservative, non-registered accounts and retirees.
BUY
Likes it. Banks and oils. Very good yield and you get the dividend tax credit. Save and good for the long term.
TOP PICK
Likes the share price. Has been buying it for along time. Good exposure to telecom and utilities. Good diversified play.
BUY
iUnits Dividend ETF. This would include all the big banks, telecoms and some of the energy companies.
COMMENT
Dividend ETF. TSX companies that pay higher dividends. Convinced we will have a double dip and there will be a selloff before we go higher. Won't go higher in a hurry but will be a long, slow, grinding recovery.
COMMENT
Dividend ETF. Very heavy in Canadian financials, which are strong. You have to think about how you feel about being that heavily in bank stocks.
BUY
Any of the Dividend ETFs are great options because of diversification. 30 or 40 different names so you don’t have to worry about a company cutting their dividend if you hold only a few directly.
BUY
IUnits Dividend ETF. Management fee of .6% or less.
BUY
Dividend ETF. Pays a nice monthly income of 5%. Also see CDZ-T
COMMENT
(Marked Call Minute.) Dividend (XDV-T) or Financials (XFN-T). Prefers the financials because the XDV is 60% financials anyway.
BUY
Made up of the biggest dividend paying Canadian stocks. Suffered because some of the big dividend players are banks but they won't be down and out forever. Near term you get decent dividend yields. When the market turns around it will be financials that lead the market out.
COMMENT
Focuses on just high yield paying companies.
BUY
Have 20 high dividend paying stocks, with a fairly heavy weighting in banks. Came off because the banking sector fall off and was a good opportunity to buy. He still likes this.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 18/06. Up 17.9%.) A package of common shares that pay dividends. A good dividend paying fund and low cost to manage it.
BUY
ETF basket of shares weighted more to common than preferred. Gives you both dividends and growth.
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