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Top 50 Canadian ETFs to Buy in 2026

Compare the 50 largest Canadian index portfolios. Filter, search, and sort by asset size, MER fee percentage, and active dividend yield payouts.

Total Ranked

50 ETFs

Based on highest AUM

Combined Assets

$9680.1B

Total assets managed

Average MER Fee

0.19%

Industry leading low cost

Average Yield

2.32%

Consistent distributions

Rank
Fund / Ticker
AUM
MER
Yield
Actions
#1
VTIVanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares
$2202.6B0.22%1.06%
#2
VOOVanguard S&P 500 ETF
$1600.2B0.03%1.08%
#3
IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF
$797.5B0.03%1.12%
#4
SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
$735.1B0.09%1.03%
#5
VXUSVanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
$629.1B0.22%2.76%
#6
QQQInvesco QQQ Trust
$440.3B0.20%0.42%
#7
BNDVanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund
$389.7B0.03%3.93%
#8
VEAVanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares
$304.3B0.05%2.73%
#9
VWOVanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund
$159.9B0.08%2.48%
#10
GLDSPDR Gold Shares
$153.5B0.40%0.00%
#11
IEMGiShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
$151.2B0.09%2.37%
#12
AGGiShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
$135.4B0.03%3.95%
#13
IWFiShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
$124.7B0.22%0.35%
#14
VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares
$124.6B0.22%1.51%
#15
BNDXVanguard Total International Bond Index Fund
$118.0B0.22%4.47%
#16
XLKState Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
$103.3B0.22%0.48%
#17
VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares
$94.6B0.22%2.24%
#18
SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
$91.1B0.06%3.29%
#19
VTVanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares
$89.9B0.22%1.67%
#20
IWMiShares Russell 2000 ETF
$76.9B0.19%0.91%
#21
EFAiShares MSCI EAFE ETF
$75.6B0.24%3.17%
#22
IWDiShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
$74.3B0.22%1.55%
#23
VNQVanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares
$69.9B0.22%3.62%
#24
SMHVanEck Semiconductor ETF
$58.8B0.22%0.22%
#25
XLFState Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
$51.5B0.22%1.52%
#26
QUALiShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
$50.1B0.22%0.91%
#27
IEFiShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
$48.5B0.22%3.85%
#28
BILState Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
$46.4B0.22%3.95%
#29
JEPIJPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
$45.6B0.35%8.29%
#30
TLTiShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
$42.9B0.15%4.57%
#31
DIAState Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
$42.7B0.16%1.42%
#32
XLEState Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
$41.4B0.22%2.50%
#33
XLVState Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
$37.9B0.22%1.72%
#34
JEPQJPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
$37.7B0.22%10.43%
#35
SLViShares Silver Trust
$35.6B0.50%0.00%
#36
LQDiShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
$30.9B0.14%4.55%
#37
VFVVanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
$30.2B0.09%0.89%
#38
XLIState Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
$30.1B0.22%1.17%
#39
EFViShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
$30.0B0.22%3.83%
#40
SOXXiShares Semiconductor ETF
$29.6B0.22%0.36%
#41
XICiShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
$28.8B0.06%2.08%
#42
EEMiShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
$28.1B0.22%1.91%
#43
GDXVanEck Gold Miners ETF
$27.3B0.22%0.72%
#44
SHYiShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
$25.1B0.15%3.72%
#45
MTUMiShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
$24.2B0.22%0.69%
#46
XLUState Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
$24.1B0.22%2.54%
#47
XLYState Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF
$23.1B0.22%0.75%
#48
DVYiShares Select Dividend ETF
$22.9B0.22%3.38%
#49
USMViShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF
$22.9B0.22%1.55%
#50
XIUiShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
$22.0B0.18%2.25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the top Canadian ETFs ranked?

Canadian Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on buyetf.ca are ranked strictly based on their total Assets Under Management (AUM) as compiled dynamically from TSX regulatory databases. Higher AUM generally indicates wider investor adoption, deeper liquidity, and tighter bid-ask spreads.

Why is the Management Expense Ratio (MER) important?

The MER is the annual fee charged by the fund provider to cover administrative and operational costs. For instance, an MER of 0.09% costs you $9 per year for every $10,000 invested. Over long horizons, selecting low-MER index funds over high-cost bank mutual funds (which often exceed 2.0%) can save you tens of thousands of dollars in compound fees.

Can I buy these ETFs commission-free in Canada?

Yes! Self-directed online brokerages like Wealthsimple and Questrade allow Canadian investors to buy and sell all TSX-listed ETFs with $0 commission fees. This makes it incredibly cost-effective to automate small weekly or monthly index contributions inside your TFSA, RRSP, or FHSA accounts.