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Written by Christopher Liew, CFA<\/a> at The Motley Fool Canada<\/p>\n Canada introduced the first-ever exchange-traded fund<\/a> (ETF) in March 1990 as an alternative to mutual funds<\/a>. Since then, demand for the asset class has significantly grown. Today, investors buy and sell ETFs like individual stocks on the TSX and other global stock markets.<\/p>\n Instant diversification is a prominent feature of ETFs. Investing in a \u201cbasket of assets\u201d eliminates the cumbersome task of stock selection and mitigates risks. A balanced strategy in 2026 is to prioritize ETFs that cover nearly all primary sectors, especially the reliable segments of the TSX. The top three Canadian ETFs also provide monthly distributions at attractive yields.<\/p>\n Exposure to the \u201cBig 6\u201d <\/p>\n BMO Global Asset Management is the fund manager of the BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (TSX:ZEB<\/a>). Canada\u2019s Big Six banks, individually, are rock-solid investments for their financial stability and healthy long-term returns. ZEB offers exposure to all these giant lenders in one basket. The ETF replicates the performance of the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks Index.<\/p>\n Banking is a high-quality sector in Canada, which is considered a bedrock of stability globally. The weight allocation per bank is equal, not based on market capitalization, to lessen specific risks. An underperformance by a bank stock will not unduly impact the entire fund.<\/p>\n Thus far in 2026, ZEB is up 15.6% year-to-date. If you invest today, the unit or share price is $66.77. The current dividend yield is 2.6%.<\/p>\n Basket of dividend growth stocks <\/p>\n The iShares S&P\/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (TSX:CDZ<\/a>) of BlackRock offers more diversified exposure. The fund invests in established Canadian dividend payers, specifically stocks with dividend growth streaks of at least five years.<\/p>\n The exposure is heaviest on the energy and financial sectors. Only healthcare is not represented among the TSX\u2019s 11 primary sectors. SouthBow Corporation, TELUS, and Westshore Terminals are the top three holdings. CDZ\u2019s inception date is September 2006 <\/p>\n As of May 14, 2026, the number of holdings is 96. At $44.79 per share, current investors enjoy an 11% year-to-date gain on top of the 3.1% dividend.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Equal-weight advantage <\/p>\n BMO Global Asset Management also manages the BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (TSX:ZRE<\/a>). The fund replicates the Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Index and seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The exposure is to various real estate investment trusts (REITs). These institutional landlords own and operate residential, multi-family residential, industrial, retail, and office properties.<\/p>\n Like with ZEB, this ETF is equal-weighted. The purpose is to spread risk evenly, with no heavy concentration in any particular real estate sector or large-cap REITs. ZRE trades at $23.22 per unit (+7% year-to-date) and pays a hefty 4.2% dividend. RBC Capital Markets forecast a high single-digit return for Canada\u2019s REIT industry in 2026.<\/p>\n Tailored to modern investors <\/p>\n ETFs are tailored to modern investors, especially for those seeking instant diversification. The top Canadian ETFs with specific themes provide stability and consistent passive monthly income. Furthermore, despite their medium to high-risk ratings, all three continue to demonstrate resilience amid a volatile market in 2026.<\/p>\n The post The Top 3 Canadian ETFs I\u2019m Considering for 2026<\/a> appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n Should you invest $1,000 in iShares S&p\/tsx Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF right now? <\/p>\n Before you buy stock in iShares S&p\/tsx Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF, consider this:<\/p>\n The Motley Fool Canada team has identified what they believe are the top 10 TSX stocks for 2026\u2026 and iShares S&p\/tsx Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF wasn\u2019t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could potentially produce monster returns in the coming years.<\/p>\n Consider MercadoLibre, which we first recommended on January 8, 2014 \u2026 if you invested $1,000 in the \u201ceBay of Latin America\u201d at the time of our recommendation, you\u2019d have over $18,000!*<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s worth noting Stock Advisor Canada\u2019s total average return is 94%* \u2013 a market-crushing outperformance compared to 85%* for the S&P\/TSX Composite Index. Don\u2019t miss out on our top 10 stocks, available when you join our mailing list!<\/p>\n Get the 10 stocks instantly<\/a><\/p>\n * Returns as of April 20th, 2026<\/p>\n More reading<\/p>\n Fool contributor Christopher Liew<\/a> has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends TELUS and Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation. 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