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What a CDR truly represents (and what you genuinely possess):<\/strong> A “wrapped” variant of an underlying equity, valued in CAD, that provides you a fractional stake in the actual stocks. Same dessert\u2014varied presentation.<\/p>\n Why the lower share price shouldn\u2019t be seen as a discount:<\/strong> Acquiring 20 “pieces” rather than 1 “whole” share doesn\u2019t alter your return\u2014percentage performance is what counts.<\/p>\n How currency hedging operates\u2014and when it misfires:<\/strong> CDRs can eliminate CAD\/USD fluctuations from your returns, yet hedging can work against<\/em> you (as it has in recent years if the USD gained strength).<\/p>\n Dividends and withholding taxes: what remains unchanged:<\/strong> You continue to receive dividends (issued in CAD), and withholding tax generally applies similarly depending on account type.<\/p>\n The two significant drawbacks Mike can\u2019t overlook:<\/strong><\/p>\n A practical substitute for \u201cno currency conversion\u201d promotions:<\/strong> How Norbert\u2019s Gambit<\/strong> can transform CAD to USD with minimal expense (and why DLR is often utilized to mitigate volatility risk).<\/p>\n For novice investors with small monthly contributions:<\/strong> Why initiating with diversified ETFs frequently surpasses assembling a stock portfolio $100 at a time\u2014even if CDRs seem more thrilling.<\/p>\n The main insight:<\/strong> CDRs can offer convenience, but convenience comes at a cost\u2014your choice should hinge on whether hedging + CAD simplicity justifies ongoing expenses.<\/p>\n Download the FREE and Honest Guide to CDRs!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Get complete details on executing Norbert\u2019s Gambit to switch CAD to USD.<\/span><\/p>\n From CAD to USD With No Fees \u2013 A Guide to Norbert\u2019s Gambit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n The Best Dividends to Your Inbox!<\/strong><\/p>\n Download our Dividend Rock Star List now and don’t miss out on the great opportunities! Receive our Portfolio Workbook and weekly updates, including our most recent podcast episode!<\/p>\n Follow Mike, The Dividend Guy, on:<\/strong><\/p>\n Have Suggestions? <\/strong><\/p>\n If you have suggestions for guests, topics for The Dividend Guy Blog podcast, or just want to say hi, feel free to send me an email<\/a>.<\/p>\n This podcast episode has been sponsored by Dividend Stocks Rock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What a CDR truly represents (and what you genuinely possess): A “wrapped” variant of an underlying equity, valued in CAD, that provides you a fractional stake in the actual stocks.…\n
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