Six North American ETFs—5 buys, 1 sell

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The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets have moved back up since their initial COVID-19 drop. Nonetheless, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is still a good time to buy. We see ETFs as one way for you to profit from that rise, while cutting your risk. The best of these funds offer a diversifed group of stocks while charging you low management fees. Here are five we like, and one we think you are better off passing on. ISHARES S&P/TSX 60 INDEX ETF, $24.38, is a buy. The ETF (Toronto symbol XIU; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) is a good low-fee way for you to buy the top companies listed on the TSX. Specifically, the fund’s holdings represent the S&P/TSX 60 Index. It focuses on the 60 largest, most heavily traded stocks on the exchange. The ETF began trading on September 28, 1999. Investors pay an MER of just 0.18%. The units give…