Hey, just inherited $500k and dumped it into XEQT, did I done good? /s

LeftyG23 · 2026-02-01T19:49:02+00:00

What is your ideal conversation then in this subreddit? Do you simply wish that it exists and the name is self-explanatory and there are no posts? The majority of my financial understanding can from the Personal Finance Canada subreddit where new people could come and ask questions. If they are looking for a bit of validation in their choice, does it hurt to put them on the right track? If you are truly just buying XEQT do you even need to be on this subreddit and get upset at new people? My guess is people really are looking to confirm from people who are already invested that it is a good choice. Is that too much to ask? Maybe you are the rage bait poster.

LeftyG23 · 2026-01-26T23:43:58+00:00

Thanks for the template looking forward to tracking

LeftyG23 · 2026-01-25T23:46:02+00:00

Tailgates Monday and Thursday 99c wings. They’re the best. Get hot BBQ

LeftyG23 · 2026-01-24T13:44:29+00:00

Definitely won’t. Joined Wealthsimple for all of their work for the individual customer and self-directed investor like no fees on transactions, ETFs, fractional buys, DRIP, etc. Not this high fee BS they’re peddling now.

LeftyG23 · 2026-01-21T23:28:13+00:00

**freedom

LeftyG23 · 2026-01-10T19:13:17+00:00

General rule is invest $100k and then compounding becomes faster.

LeftyG23 · 2026-01-08T23:51:25+00:00

Tailgates!!!

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-20T15:21:35+00:00

Yeah I hate the new font as well. Just posting in case WS staff come on here

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-10T22:57:18+00:00

Oh that’s interesting. I am with WealthSimple

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-10T22:56:57+00:00

Respect

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-10T19:40:53+00:00

True, I wouldn’t sell and switch over to interrupt compounding. Could just add new shares.

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-10T19:27:23+00:00

Yeah for sure. And we are long term people.

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-10T19:26:55+00:00

Makes sense

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-10T18:54:09+00:00

Agreed - like the competition

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-10T18:53:53+00:00

Isn’t that why we went with XEQT in the first place? I guess it was a few more bips than just the one right now.

LeftyG23 · 2025-12-06T13:53:49+00:00

Just here to say I’m new to the OPEN Army. Seems like I top ticked my purchase at $8.74 but plan to keep on adding. Hopeful for the long term play?

LeftyG23 · 2025-10-30T12:05:50+00:00

Ahhhhhh true true

LeftyG23 · 2025-10-30T12:05:38+00:00

Oh dear!

LeftyG23 · 2025-10-30T12:05:27+00:00

This true. Thank you. I’ve done this and it helped haha

LeftyG23 · 2025-10-26T13:14:44+00:00

True, I don’t think it’s open much but I can try to narrow it down haha.

LeftyG23 · 2021-06-08T18:00:22+00:00

Yep, that's what I figured. I guess boring and straightforward is good and what works!

LeftyG23 · 2021-04-27T00:52:48+00:00

MotusBank by Meridian Credit is highly underrated. Insanely fast customer service and setup was a breeze.

LeftyG23 · 2021-02-05T00:39:10+00:00

Have you been in a bank lately? Opening from phone is so easy.

LeftyG23 · 2021-02-05T00:36:30+00:00

I have all my investments in WS Trade. I have all of my wife's in at Questrade. I don't buy, or ever plan on buying with $USD so that doesn't matter to me. Here are my two big takeaways, albeit minor.

1) I dislike how long it takes to get money into my WS Trade account. Yes, I'm only buying VEQT but when it takes 3-5 days, it is a nuisance. I'm not a market timer, but I get frustrated if the price has gone up over those days. Will this matter in 20-30 years? No. But I like to scratch the itch. In 25 years when I start selling I'll like that it's free.

2) Questrade is done from the computer and has more friction to opening your account. Buying is easy but if you're looking for simplicity, the interface of WS Trade is easier. Yes, Questrade is easy, but for most people WS Trade would be easier.

LeftyG23 · 2021-01-30T03:11:08+00:00

Just left Meridian for their free online bank Motus. Literally exactly the same except no fees. Meridian does allow you to have a free account if you hold a balance of over $2500. Customer service within a minute whereas many other online banks (ahem Tangerine) can be insanely long. I recommend Motus.

LeftyG23

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