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The Horizons Equal Weight Canada Banks Index ETF (HEWB-T) is a corporate class ETF that does not provide direct distributions to investors, instead compounding returns into the unit value. This structure can offer tax efficiencies, particularly for investors in higher tax brackets, since any sale of the ETF results in a capital gain or loss rather than dividend income. Notably, dividends from foreign companies are treated as regular income even within a Canadian ETF, diminishing their tax efficiency. Experts recommend considering global alternatives like the Global X series of corporate class ETFs that also provide broad market exposure without regular distributions. However, the overall tax benefits of such structures vary significantly with individual tax rates, making it more advantageous for those in higher tax brackets.
Horizons Equal Weight Canada Banks Index ETF is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol HEWB-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (HEWB-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:HEWB or HEWB-T
In the last year, 1 stock analyst published opinions about HEWB-T. 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Horizons Equal Weight Canada Banks Index ETF.
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On 2025-04-14, Horizons Equal Weight Canada Banks Index ETF (HEWB-T) stock closed at a price of $36.155.
Any sale triggers either a capital loss or gain. It depends on the election you made with CRA on your exact tax treatment. Capital gains are the most efficient tax treatment.
Benefit of CRA and dividends only comes from Canadian companies. So, even if you have an ETF that pays a distribution that comes from European or American companies, that dividend is treated as income even though it comes through a Canadian ETF.
He very much likes the Global X series of corporate class ETFs. They give you broad exposure to markets but don't have those distributions, so they're a bit more tax-efficient. Now, there are some additional costs in there to create those structures. As well, it really depends on your tax rate whether they're a really big benefit to an individual. More benefit to those in higher tax brackets than in lower ones.