The Best Accounts for Stocks and ETFs + Why Canadian Compounders Are Struggling
The Canadian InvestorJuly 20, 2026
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The Best Accounts for Stocks and ETFs + Why Canadian Compounders Are Struggling

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down which types of investments may be best suited for different Canadian accounts, including TFSAs, RRSPs, FHSAs, RESPs and taxable accounts. We look at Canadian stocks, U.S. stocks, Canadian-listed ETFs, U.S.-listed ETFs and international ETFs, with a focus on tax efficiency, dividend treatment, withholding taxes and capital gains.

We also discuss why the “right” account can depend on the type of income an investment produces, whether dividends are Canadian or foreign, and how ETF structure can create different withholding tax outcomes for Canadian investors.

In the second half of the episode, we look at four Canadian acquisition-heavy compounders that have struggled recently: Constellation Software, WSP Global, Boyd Group Services and TerraVest. We discuss why each company has been under pressure, including valuation resets, AI disruption fears, macro headwinds, governance concerns and slower end-market demand. We also look at what could drive a recovery for each business.

Tickers discussed: CSU.TO, WSP.TO, BYD.TO, TVK.TO, VOO, VFV.TO, QQQ, ASML

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