The Beginner's ETF Comparison Guide (Canada 2026)

New to investing in Canada and overwhelmed by tickers? Same. So I built the cheat sheet I wish I had.

This spreadsheet puts 13 popular Canadian-listed ETFs side by side, with the same facts for every fund and explained in plain English.

What's inside:

• ETF Comparison: fees (MER), what you pay per $1,000, yield, how often it pays, 1- and 3-year returns, holdings, and a "good to know" note for each fund
• Fee Calculator: enter your own amount and years to see what each fee costs you over time
• Overlap Map: see which funds own the same things, so you don't double up
• Jargon Decoder: MER, yield, DRIP, book cost and more, explained simply
• Account Basics: TFSA vs FHSA vs RRSP at a glance
• Sources: links to every number so you can check the latest figures

Funds covered: XEQT, VEQT, ZEQT, XGRO, VGRO, VBAL, VFV, XUS, XIC, VCN, QQC, VDY, CASH

Format: Excel file (.xlsx). Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers. Instant download.

Please note: This guide is for education only. It is not financial advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell any investment. Funds are grouped, not ranked. Data is as of October 2026, and fees, yields and returns change, so always confirm on the fund provider's website. Past returns don't predict future returns. The author personally owns XEQT and VFV and is not paid by any fund company.

Made by The Noob Investor (@thenoob_investor)