Top 10 TSX ETFs

The top 10 ETF ticker searches can help uncover insights about investor sentiment and risk appetite.

The 10 most-searched ETF tickers on TMX Money in 2024 included funds offering exposure to the Canadian financials sector and covered call strategies, as well as the broad U.S. market. The ETFs topping the list came from firms including Vanguard, Harvest ETFs, Global X, BMO, iShares, and Hamilton ETFs.

Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV) VFV provides exposure to the S&P 500 Index, a broad U.S. equity index that measures the investment returns of large-cap U.S. stocks.

Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF (HPYT) HPYT invests in longer-dated U.S. Treasury bonds that are secured by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Additionally, the fund employs up to 100% covered call writing to generate a higher yield and maximize monthly cash flow.

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BetaPro Crude Oil Leveraged Daily Bull ETF (HOU) HOU seeks to provide up to double the exposure to the daily performance of the BetaPro Crude Oil Rolling Futures Index. This fund offers a strategic opportunity to potentially benefit from price increases in crude oil.

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU) ZWU aims to provide exposure to a portfolio of utilities companies to generate income and to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks to mitigate downside risk through the use of covered call options.

iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) XIU provides exposure to the S&P/TSX 60 Index, which comprises 60 large companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB) ZWB is designed to provide exposure to a portfolio of Canadian banks while earning call option premiums

iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF (FIE) FIE offers targeted exposure to the Canadian financial services sector, seeking to provide monthly dividend income.

Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HMAX) HMAX is another ETF on the list that provides exposure to Canadian financial services stocks. The ETF is designed for attractive monthly income and employs an active covered call strategy to reduce volatility and augment dividend income.

Harvest Healthcare Leaders Income ETF (HHL) HHL seeks to provide steady income and growth opportunities from a portfolio of large-cap U.S. healthcare companies.

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWC) ZWC offers exposure to a portfolio of high dividend Canadian companies, while earning call option premiums. The underlying portfolio is yield-weighted and broadly diversified across sectors.