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 $67.93 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: +16.20%, 1-year: +22.74%, 3-year annualised: +26.34%, 5-year annualised: +19.50%, 10-year annualised: +13.92%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.54, 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 1.66%, 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, 5.2%), Targa Resources Inc (TRGP, 4.7%), Enel Chile SA ADR (ENIC, 4.2%), Caterpillar Inc (CAT, 4.0%), Edison International (EIX, 3.8%) — 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 (48.8%), Industrials (27.2%), Energy (23.7%). 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 $1.54B 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 15.83% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.54 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
2026-09-10	$68.20	$68.20	$67.76	$67.93	$67.93	30,747
2026-09-09	$69.06	$69.06	$68.35	$68.38	$68.38	25,594
2026-09-08	$68.00	$69.15	$68.00	$69.00	$69.00	25,506
2026-09-04	$67.73	$68.24	$67.68	$68.24	$68.24	4,700
2026-09-03	$67.23	$67.44	$67.13	$67.37	$67.37	14,044
2026-09-02	$67.45	$67.45	$66.83	$67.26	$67.26	15,901
2026-09-01	$67.18	$67.34	$66.97	$67.15	$67.15	141,214
2026-08-31	$67.90	$67.90	$66.93	$67.24	$67.24	16,491
2026-08-28	$69.12	$69.12	$67.97	$68.09	$68.09	20,615
2026-08-27	$69.05	$69.05	$68.50	$68.80	$68.80	45,426

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ACO-X	ATCO Ltd	5.17%
2	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	4.68%
3	ENIC	Enel Chile SA ADR	4.23%
4	CAT	Caterpillar Inc	3.95%
5	EIX	Edison International	3.80%
6	STNG	Scorpio Tankers Inc	3.64%
7	CU	Canadian Utilities Limited	3.44%
8	SBS	Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR	3.38%
9	UGI	UGI Corporation	3.32%
10	KEY	Keyera Corp.	3.27%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	48.77%
Industrials	27.18%
Energy	23.72%
Technology	0.32%
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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