Back in the mid 2000s when ETFs were still a new financial investment, there was only a handful of choices for potential investors. Today, there are more than 300 Canadian and over 1,500 U.S. listed ETFs, making the investment process just as complicated as looking for individual stocks. And unlike stocks, there isn’t an easy way to see if the ETF is over or undervalued. That being said, our list today captures some of the best performing Canada-listed ETFs since the start of the year.
iShares Japan Fundamental Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (TSX: CJP) – $15.10
ETF
The Blackrock iShares Japan Fundamental Index ETF C$ Hedged is a fundamental index strategy designed to track the top Japanese companies with the largest fundamental value.
- Assets Under Management: $116,649,891
- 3-month % Change: 1.9%
- YTD % Change: 19.8%
- 2-year % Change: 41.7%
BMO China Equity Index ETF (TSX: ZCH) – $20.09
ETF
BMO China Equity Index ETF seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of a broad Chinese equity markets index, net of expenses. Currently, BMO China Equity Index ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the BNY Mellon China Select ADR Index.
- Assets Under Management: $29,228,137
- 3-month % Change: -5.0%
- YTD % Change: 19.1%
- 2-year % Change: 59.5%
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (TSXV: XEF) – $28.18
ETF
The iShares MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the MSCI EAFE Investable Market Index, net of expenses.
- Assets Under Management: $409,080,279
- 3-month % Change: 2.1%
- YTD % Change: 18.7%
- 2-year % Change: 37.1%
BMO India Equity Index ETF (TSX: ZID) – $19.44
ETF
The BMO India Equity Index ETF seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of a broad Indian equity markets index, net of expenses. Currently, BMO India Equity Index ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the BNY Mellon India Select DR Index. The investment strategy of BMO India Equity Index ETF is to invest in, and hold, the Constituent Securities of the BNY Mellon India Select DR Index in the same proportion as they are reflected in the BNY Mellon India Select DR Index or securities intended to replicate the performance of the Index.
- Assets Under Management: $213,856,784
- 3-month % Change: 12.3%
- YTD % Change: 16.9%
- 2-year % Change: 80.4%
iShares International Fundamental Index ETF (TSX: CIE) – $19.02
ETF
The Blackrock iShares International Fundamental Index ETF has been designed to track the top non-U.S. listed companies with the largest fundamental value.
- Assets Under Management: $273,244,940
- 3-month % Change: 1.0%
- YTD % Change: 14.6%
- 2-year % Change: 32.5%
