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iShares Cdn Dividend ETF (XDV.TO)

47.26

+0.11 (0.23%)

as of Jun 29, 2026, 7:54:15 pm Market Open.

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Jun 29, 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 viewed positively for its monthly dividend payments; however, experts suggest certain drawbacks in terms of diversification. While it consists of a significant allocation in banks (38-39%) and a smaller portion in energy (less than 30%), some investors may prefer a more balanced approach found in alternatives like XEI. The current yield of XDV is noted to be 4.2%, which is attractive but raises questions about the concentration risk in specific sectors, especially in light of recent underperformance of certain holdings like BCE. An expert advises against replacing BCE with XDV unless BCE constitutes a significant portion of the investor’s portfolio, encouraging overall diversification. For broader exposure and additional safety, investments like ZWU, which include telcos and utilities and offer a higher yield through a covered call strategy, are highlighted as better options.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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ZDV

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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