Question 1

What is CIF?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the CIF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CIF last traded at $68.27 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: +16.78%, 1-year: +17.59%, 3-year annualised: +29.16%, 5-year annualised: +20.40%, 10-year annualised: +13.71%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.73, 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 1.76%, 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, 5.1%), Targa Resources Inc (TRGP, 4.6%), Caterpillar Inc (CAT, 4.1%), Scorpio Tankers Inc (STNG, 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 (50.8%), Industrials (27.2%), Energy (21.8%). 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 $1.60B 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 14.57% and a beta of 0.94 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.73 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
2026-10-22	$69.00	$69.00	$67.75	$68.27	$68.27	18,137
2026-10-21	$69.06	$69.49	$69.05	$69.25	$69.25	17,018
2026-10-20	$68.74	$69.06	$68.55	$68.79	$68.79	7,383
2026-10-19	$69.45	$69.53	$68.52	$68.76	$68.76	7,907
2026-10-16	$69.03	$69.71	$69.03	$69.45	$69.45	14,269
2026-10-15	$69.64	$69.64	$68.40	$69.22	$69.22	14,731
2026-10-14	$70.79	$70.79	$69.80	$69.98	$69.98	7,494
2026-10-13	$71.10	$71.10	$70.43	$70.98	$70.98	10,381
2026-10-09	$71.26	$71.26	$70.90	$71.04	$71.04	21,900
2026-10-08	$70.80	$70.80	$70.39	$70.65	$70.65	8,110

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ACO-X	ATCO Ltd	5.34%
2	EIX	Edison International	5.10%
3	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	4.59%
4	CAT	Caterpillar Inc	4.08%
5	STNG	Scorpio Tankers Inc	3.79%
6	SBS	Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR	3.61%
7	CU	Canadian Utilities Limited	3.51%
8	ENIC	Enel Chile SA ADR	3.60%
9	UGI	UGI Corporation	3.24%
10	STN	Stantec Inc	3.25%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	50.84%
Industrials	27.17%
Energy	21.76%
Technology	0.50%
Healthcare	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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iShares Global Infrastructure Common Class (CIF : TSX)

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