Question 1

What is CXSE?

Accepted Answer

CXSE — WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the index and/or investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents. The index is a modified float-adjusted market cap weighted index that consists of common stocks in China, exc…

Question 2

What is the CXSE ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CXSE last traded at $34.94 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CXSE MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CXSE has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.32% 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.

Question 4

What are CXSE annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CXSE historical returns: YTD: -10.06%, 1-year: -16.87%, 3-year annualised: +8.19%, 5-year annualised: -6.29%, 10-year annualised: +4.19%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.26, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CXSE pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CXSE distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.53%, 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 CXSE invest in?

Accepted Answer

CXSE's top holdings include Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 7.9%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988, 7.5%), Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A (300750, 4.1%), Shandong Zhongji Electrical Equipment Co Ltd (300308, 3.7%), Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd (601318, 2.5%) — and 44 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does CXSE invest in?

Accepted Answer

CXSE's largest sector exposures are Technology (25.7%), Consumer Cyclicals (24.4%), Communication Services (12.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CXSE? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CXSE has approximately $454M 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 CXSE launched?

Accepted Answer

CXSE was launched on September 19, 2012, giving it a 14-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 CXSE in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CXSE trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker CXSE. 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 CXSE?

Accepted Answer

CXSE has a 1-year volatility of 18.23% and a beta of 0.67 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.26 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$35.16	$35.19	$34.80	$34.94	$34.94	43,000
2026-09-30	$35.30	$35.34	$35.13	$35.13	$35.13	11,800
2026-09-29	$35.14	$35.18	$34.95	$35.12	$35.12	15,400
2026-09-28	$35.37	$35.40	$35.23	$35.32	$35.32	10,300
2026-09-25	$35.81	$35.83	$35.64	$35.79	$35.79	11,900
2026-09-24	$36.29	$36.29	$36.00	$36.12	$36.12	8,700
2026-09-23	$36.61	$36.63	$36.50	$36.50	$36.50	15,300
2026-09-21	$37.10	$37.23	$36.90	$37.22	$37.22	9,100
2026-09-18	$36.33	$36.45	$36.33	$36.45	$36.45	4,900
2026-09-17	$36.03	$36.08	$35.93	$36.04	$36.04	10,300

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	7.89%
2	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	7.52%
3	300750	Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A	4.13%
4	300308	Shandong Zhongji Electrical Equipment Co Ltd	3.71%
5	601318	Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd	2.51%
6	300502	Eoptolink Technology Inc Ltd	2.39%
7	PDD	PDD Holdings Inc.	1.97%
8	1810	Xiaomi Corp	1.90%
9	000333	Midea Group Co Ltd	1.76%
10	3690	Meituan	1.68%

Sector	Weight
Technology	25.72%
Consumer Cyclicals	24.36%
Communication Services	12.63%
Healthcare	11.55%
Industrials	11.10%
Financial Services	6.42%
Consumer Defensive	4.26%
Basic Materials	2.86%
Real Estate	0.86%
Utilities	0.23%
Energy	0.00%

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