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Top 10 Traded Stocks and ETFs in August 2024

Written by The Inspired Investor team  | Published on August 12, 2024

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Last updated: September 2024

With each new month, we take a look back to see what RBC Direct Investing clients have been trading. Here's a look at the top 10 stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bought and sold by clients in August. Plus, see what stocks clients were adding to their watchlists last month.

Top 10 Stocks and ETFs Bought at RBC Direct Investing in August 2024

(Rankings based on filled Canadian and U.S. equity and fund trades placed by RBC Direct Investing clients in the month of August.)

  Stock (bought)   ETF (bought)
1. NVIDIA Corp 1. iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
2. Tesla Inc 2. iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
3. Bank of Montreal  3. iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF
4. Amazon.com Inc 4. iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
5. NVIDIA Corp - CDR 5. iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
6. Bank of Nova Scotia  6. iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF 
7. Royal Bank of Canada 7. iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
8. Super Micro Computer Inc 8. Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
9. Shopify Inc 9. Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
10. Intel Corp  10. iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF

Top 10 Stocks and ETFs Sold at RBC Direct Investing in August 2024

(Rankings based on filled Canadian and U.S. equity and fund trades placed by RBC Direct Investing clients in the month of August.)

  Stock (sold)   ETF (sold)
1. NVIDIA Corp 1. iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF
2. Royal Bank of Canada 2. Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
3. Shopify Inc 3. iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
4. Tesla Inc 4. iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
5. Enbridge Inc 5. iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
6. Toronto-Dominion Bank 6. ProShares UltraPro QQQ
7. Bank of Nova Scotia  7. GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF 
8. NVIDIA Corp - CDR 8. iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
9. Apple Inc 9. iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF
10. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 10. iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF

Top 10 Stocks and ETFs Added to Watchlists at RBC Direct Investing in August 2024

(Rankings based on number of times Canadian and U.S. equities and funds were added to watchlists by RBC Direct Investing clients in the month of August.)

  Stock (added to watchlists)   ETF (added to watchlists)
1. NVIDIA Corp 1. Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF
2. Apple Inc 2. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
3. Royal Bank of Canada 3. iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio
4.  Amazon.com Inc 4. Invesco QQQ Trust
5.  Enbridge Inc 5. SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust
6. Toronto-Dominion Bank  6. Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF
7. Microsoft Corp 7. iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF
8. Tesla Inc 8. Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio
9. Bank of Nova Scotia  9. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (CAD)
10. Bank of Montreal  10. Global X High Interest Savings ETF

Ready to explore? Get started with your research on the RBC Direct Investing site:

  • The Search for a Quote Page lets you take a closer look at stocks that may interest you or make a trade.
  • Check out the Investor's Toolkit for access to stock screeners, analyst ratings and pick lists, and other helpful research tools.
  • Watchlists can help you keep an eye on stocks you've already invested in, or ones you want to learn more about.

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