Hey everyone, just finished cleaning up my allocations across my TFSA, RRSP, and Non-Reg. I’m heavily focused on Factor Investing (Small-Cap Value, Momentum, Quality) and trying to be as tax-efficient as possible.

    Here’s the logic:

    • TFSA (CELI): Using the new CIBC Avantis CAD-listed funds (CAUS, CACE, CADE, CAEM, CAUV). I know some are super new/not fully listed on all trackers yet, but they’re great for getting Avantis factors in CAD.

    • RRSP (REER): Sticking to US-listed Dimensional (DFA) and Avantis (DFAC, DFIC, DFEM, AVUV, AVDV). This is to dodge the 15% withholding tax on dividends and keep the internal yield high.

    • Non-Reg: 100% Global X (Horizons) Corporate Class (HXS, HXCN, HXDM, HXEM). Since I’m a civil servant, I want to avoid taxable dividends and turn everything into deferred capital gains.

    Rebalancing Rules:

    • TFSA/RRSP: Rebalance every 3 months if a position drifts by 3%.

    • Non-Reg: Rebalance annually (January) if it drifts by 5%.

    Current Geo Split: ~53% US / 20% Canada / 15% Int / 11% EM. Plus some small satellite plays in energy/robotics (TNZ, PNG).

    Does 3% drift for rebalancing seem too "active," or is it worth it to keep the factor tilts tight? Any red flags you see?

    Cheers

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    byu/bizaromax instocks



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    1. TFSA (keeping AVDV because I have some US$)

      CAUS.TO 25%

      CACE.TO 20%

      CADE.TO 16%

      CAEM.TO 14%

      CAUV.TO 13%

      AVDV.NY 7%

      CASV.TO 5%

      ————————————
      RRSP

      DFAC.NY 35%

      CACE.TO 15%

      DFIC.NY 16%

      DFEM.NY 14%

      AVUV.NY 10%

      AVDV.NY 10%

      ———————————
      Non-registered

      HXS.TO 25%

      HXCN.TO 25%

      HXDM.TO 16%

      HXEM.TO 14%

      TNZ.TO 10%

      PNG.V 10%

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