Question 1

What is EQL?

Accepted Answer

EQL — CI Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the EQL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

EQL last traded at $45.07 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the EQL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

EQL 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%, EQL is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are EQL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

EQL historical returns: YTD: +12.17%, 1-year: +16.11%, 3-year annualised: +17.24%, 5-year annualised: +10.37%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.04, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does EQL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, EQL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.24%, 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 EQL invest in?

Accepted Answer

EQL's top holdings include Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP, 99.6%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does EQL invest in?

Accepted Answer

EQL's largest sector exposures are Technology (17.3%), Industrials (14.7%), Financial Services (14.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is EQL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

EQL has approximately $1.97B 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 EQL launched?

Accepted Answer

EQL was launched on May 29, 2018, giving it a 8-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 EQL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

EQL trades on the TSX under the ticker EQL. 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 EQL?

Accepted Answer

EQL has a 1-year volatility of 9.01% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.04 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
2026-10-01	$45.00	$45.17	$44.83	$45.07	$45.07	54,125
2026-09-30	$45.21	$45.21	$44.90	$44.90	$44.90	44,008
2026-09-29	$45.14	$45.15	$44.90	$45.06	$45.06	26,200
2026-09-28	$45.52	$45.52	$45.09	$45.23	$45.23	98,699
2026-09-25	$45.44	$45.51	$45.22	$45.43	$45.43	22,013
2026-09-24	$45.20	$45.44	$45.16	$45.27	$45.27	40,189
2026-09-23	$45.45	$45.56	$45.34	$45.35	$45.35	28,539
2026-09-22	$45.70	$45.70	$45.48	$45.54	$45.54	47,853
2026-09-21	$45.25	$45.53	$45.15	$45.42	$45.42	41,214
2026-09-18	$45.25	$45.25	$45.01	$45.05	$45.05	59,334

Sector	Weight
Technology	17.34%
Industrials	14.66%
Financial Services	14.58%
Healthcare	13.12%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.56%
Consumer Defensive	6.38%
Utilities	5.59%
Real Estate	5.49%
Energy	4.36%
Basic Materials	3.99%
Communication Services	3.93%

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CI Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF (EQL : TSX)

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