Question 1

What is EQL?

Accepted Answer

EQL — Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF CAD Units — 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 $45.95 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: +14.36%, 1-year: +22.81%, 3-year annualised: +16.37%, 5-year annualised: +11.28%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.06, 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, 100.9%). 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 (21.5%), Industrials (14.1%), Financial Services (13.9%). 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 $1.75B 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 8.04% and a beta of 0.80 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.06 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
2026-07-13	$46.05	$46.18	$45.94	$45.95	$45.95	68,133
2026-07-10	$46.07	$46.07	$45.83	$46.02	$46.02	51,053
2026-07-09	$45.81	$46.02	$45.69	$45.89	$45.89	17,523
2026-07-08	$46.03	$46.03	$45.52	$45.62	$45.62	18,564
2026-07-07	$46.56	$46.62	$46.22	$46.30	$46.30	45,447
2026-07-06	$46.57	$46.57	$46.24	$46.34	$46.34	103,505
2026-07-03	$46.67	$47.15	$46.42	$46.58	$46.58	4,500
2026-07-02	$46.12	$46.27	$45.90	$46.19	$46.19	64,187
2026-06-30	$46.05	$46.05	$45.78	$45.78	$45.78	31,500
2026-06-29	$45.94	$45.94	$45.73	$45.89	$45.89	30,113

Sector	Weight
Technology	21.47%
Industrials	14.06%
Financial Services	13.86%
Healthcare	11.01%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.98%
Consumer Defensive	6.27%
Real Estate	6.02%
Utilities	5.49%
Energy	4.00%
Communication Services	3.94%
Basic Materials	3.90%

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

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