iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF…

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF (XFN.TO)

93.50

-0.01 (0.01%)

as of Jun 19, 2026, 7:59:55 pm Market Open.

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COMMENT

Covers the S&P/TSX financial services Index. Banks make up the predominant share of the index along with insurance companies. You could also look at the Claymore Equal Weight Bank & Lifeco (CEW-T), which is probably a more pure play on banks and lifecos. They're going to give you a very similar exposure. If you like financials this is a good way to play them. Preferred shares might be a better way to play the banks in the short-term.

DON'T BUY

Financials ETF. The financials are in the eye of the storm and until you are really comfortable until how safe the market itself is you don't want to get into these kinds of things.

COMMENT

Financials ETF. Relatively early cycle play when and if we get an upswing. Stimulus that is being thrown at the market and the economy should eventually help.

BUY

Great instrument to get exposure to all the banks. If you hold it for 5 years, you will be fine. He would prefer directly owning Toronto Dominion (TD-T).

BUY

A reasonable way to play the financial sector. Relatively low fees. His own preference would be to own the bank stocks directly and get the dividends.

BUY

Financials ETF. This gives you the safety of the index. A good time for taking a long-term point of view.

COMMENT

Covers the market cap weighted index. Banks are predominant. If you like financial services, this is a good way to play it. You could also use the Claymore Equal Weight Bank & Lifeco (CEW-T).

TOP PICK

Our financials are global. Good dividend stream, although not going to rise.

BUY

Likes financials.

DON'T BUY

In general, financials on a medium and longer-term basis is a place you don't want to be. You should be aware what banks are exposed to.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 11/07. Down 16%.) Financials have a ways to go before they tune around. 3.5% yield so you can continue to Hold. Believes in the financials, but it could be a while.

COMMENT

Based on the Canadian S&P/TSX Financial sub index, which is a quarterly rebalance and market cap weighted. If you believe in the financial market place in Canada, this is a good place to be.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 15/06. Down 6.7%.) Sold his holdings in Feb 07 when banks were not moving as well as the rest of the market.

BUY

(Straight up EFT on financial) Take a shot at it right now. Yield is very good, about 2.5%. This is the area that will really lead the market. As good a time as any

TOP PICK

40% is in the financial services. Have been hurt quite a bit recently because interest rates are moving up. Expect it will outperform the Canadian market over the next six months.

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