Investing in Emerging Markets Equity ETFs

[@JustinBenderCPM]

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Great video. Looking forward to the next one.

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@Fernando Lopez - You’re very welcome! :)

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[@hermes8258]

Thanks. Now to figure out whether it is more prudent to invest in USD-denominated ETFs (withholding tax for Canadian accounts) or CAD-denominated ones (no withholding tax plus not FXS considerations, but much higher MER). Like so much in life I suspect that there is a complicated answer to this question that depends on multiple factors.

[@garymacdonald2596]

Hi Justin, due to the witholding taxes on the dividends, should these ETFs be held in a RRSP or would it make much difference if they were to be held in a TFSA or non-registered account?

[@learnwithkris2590]

What are your thoughts on Scotia banks new emerging market ETF called SITE?

[@JustinBenderCPM]

@LearnWithKris - SITE is a traditional emerging markets equity ETF that targets large + mid-cap companies (unlike VEE and XEC, it exclude small-cap companies, so it is slightly less diversified). However, it holds the underlying companies directly (not via a U.S.-listed ETF), so it avoids a layer of foreign withholding tax in all account types. It also has a lower MER of ~0.18% (although it has the potential of a higher trading expense, as it is buying the individual companies directly). SITE would be more comparable to BMO's ZEM, Mackenzie's QEE, etc.

[@learnwithkris2590]

@@JustinBenderCPM Thanks Justin.

[@ryanm7171]

What happened to Shannon?

[@JustinBenderCPM]

@Ryan Maharaj - Haha, she’s too busy with her day job, she unfortunately doesn’t have time to make new videos. I might talk her into making a few more though ;)

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@@ryanm7171 - I'll definitely pass along your message ☺

[@rubalsinghdhaliwal1360]

Hi Justin, which is better investing through Robo-advisors(Wealthsimple managed) or buying XEQT/VEQT ?

[@JustinBenderCPM]

@Algo_0001 - If you can learn to place an ETF trade (easy) and ensure you don’t panic at the next market downturn (harder), than buying an asset allocation ETF is superior to using a Robo advisor, in my opinion.

[@JustinBenderCPM]

@Super Royal Stucco - Unfortunately, I don't offer any fee-only services, but keep watching the channel and you should be able to do this on your own in no time :)