Ep 80 - VFV or VOO and Chill? Should Canadians buy VFV or VOO? Why one of these S&P500 ETF's might be wrong for your portfolio
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Alright, Canadian investors—this one’s for you. If you’re looking to bet on the S&P 500 (historically pretty decent), you’ve probably come across VOO and VFV and wondered: Which one is actually better for my portfolio?
Today, Jason and Jenn are breaking it all down: fees, taxes, currency exchange, and how to squeeze the absolute most out of your investments in some of most the popular S&P500 ETF's for Canucks. Because while index investing is supposed to be simple, the details matter—a lot.
Here’s what we’re getting into:
💸 Management fees: How those sneaky MERs chip away at your long-term gains.
🌎 Currency conversion costs: Why Canadians end up paying more—and how to avoid it.
💡 Tax hacks: Which one to hold in a RRSP = no U.S. withholding tax (yes, really).
📉 Norbert’s Gambit: The pro move to avoid getting fleeced on currency exchange.
🚀 The case for U.S. exposure: Why betting on the American economy still makes sense even for Canadians.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to optimize your portfolio for maximum returns—without handing over extra cash to fees, taxes, or currency conversion traps.
🎧 Press play and let’s get you investing smarter.
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