Three new ETFs for Canadian Investors

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Here’s a look at three new ETFs for investors from TD Asset Management: The TD ACTIVE U.S. HIGH YIELD BOND ETF $21.94 (Toronto symbol TUHY) invests in high-yield bonds issued by U.S. companies. The fund launched in November 2019 and charges an MER of 0.55%. The ETF invests in corporate bonds with a credit rating of BB+ to B-. They’re called “junk bonds” given their higher default risk compared to investment-grade bonds. The fund pays you a fluctuating monthly distribution, which resulted in an annual $1.02 distribution and a high yield of 4.6%. Still, in corporate bonds, high yields often signal danger rather than a bargain. They put you at risk of capital losses, as bond prices can fall along with the share price of the underlying issuer. We don’t recommend this ETF. The TD ACTIVE GLOBAL REAL ESTATE EQUITY ETF $13.78 (Toronto symbol TGRE) invests globally in REITs or other real estate stocks. U.S.-listed companies make up 51.4% of your holdings through this portfolio, followed by Japan (10.3%), Australia (8.1%), Hong…