Question 1

What is CIF?

Accepted Answer

CIF (iShares Global Infrastructure Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Infrastructure Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the CIF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CIF last traded at $68.99 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CIF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CIF has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, CIF is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are CIF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CIF historical returns: YTD: +18.01%, 1-year: +29.73%, 3-year annualised: +26.81%, 5-year annualised: +20.35%, 10-year annualised: +13.99%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.78, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CIF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CIF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.58%, paid quarterly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does CIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

CIF's top holdings include ATCO Ltd (ACO-X, 5.3%), Edison International (EIX, 5.0%), Enel Chile SA ADR (ENIC, 4.2%), Targa Resources Inc (TRGP, 4.2%), Caterpillar Inc (CAT, 3.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

CIF's largest sector exposures are Utilities (49.2%), Industrials (27.6%), Energy (22.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CIF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CIF has approximately $1.58B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was CIF launched?

Accepted Answer

CIF was launched on August 27, 2008, giving it a 18-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy CIF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CIF trades on the TSX under the ticker CIF. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is CIF?

Accepted Answer

CIF has a 1-year volatility of 14.19% and a beta of 0.93 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.78 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-20	$69.23	$69.39	$68.89	$68.99	$68.99	7,511
2026-08-19	$69.77	$70.24	$69.14	$69.27	$69.27	10,147
2026-08-18	$70.43	$70.66	$69.95	$69.99	$69.99	45,292
2026-08-17	$70.35	$70.43	$69.92	$70.36	$70.36	14,149
2026-08-14	$69.75	$70.07	$69.71	$70.07	$70.07	20,808
2026-08-13	$69.58	$69.65	$69.37	$69.58	$69.58	8,452
2026-08-12	$69.41	$69.44	$69.13	$69.25	$69.25	20,330
2026-08-11	$68.48	$69.09	$68.45	$68.91	$68.91	19,661
2026-08-10	$69.18	$69.18	$68.32	$68.46	$68.46	36,926
2026-08-07	$70.43	$70.43	$69.05	$69.25	$69.25	37,609

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ACO-X	ATCO Ltd	5.28%
2	EIX	Edison International	4.98%
3	ENIC	Enel Chile SA ADR	4.16%
4	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	4.16%
5	CAT	Caterpillar Inc	3.90%
6	SBS	Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR	3.66%
7	CU	Canadian Utilities Limited	3.52%
8	STNG	Scorpio Tankers Inc	3.47%
9	STRL	Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.	3.33%
10	KEY	Keyera Corp.	3.09%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	49.20%
Industrials	27.55%
Energy	22.90%
Technology	0.35%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

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iShares Global Infrastructure Common Class (CIF : TSX)

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