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 $46.22 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: +15.03%, 1-year: +15.57%, 3-year annualised: +19.57%, 5-year annualised: +10.41%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.14, 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 1.33%, 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, 105.3%). 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 (17.1%), Industrials (15.9%), Financial Services (13.6%). 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 $2.01B 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 9.78% and a beta of 0.76 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.14 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	$45.98	$46.26	$45.98	$46.22	$46.22	153,632
2026-10-21	$46.18	$46.24	$46.02	$46.15	$46.15	47,949
2026-10-20	$45.62	$46.02	$45.62	$46.02	$46.02	44,368
2026-10-19	$45.88	$45.88	$45.58	$45.67	$45.67	20,933
2026-10-16	$46.38	$46.42	$45.80	$45.91	$45.91	46,223
2026-10-15	$45.84	$46.27	$45.84	$46.26	$46.26	30,611
2026-10-14	$45.95	$46.04	$45.65	$45.79	$45.79	39,467
2026-10-13	$46.19	$46.19	$45.78	$46.00	$46.00	62,537
2026-10-09	$45.96	$46.14	$45.96	$46.09	$46.09	21,100
2026-10-08	$45.40	$45.69	$45.36	$45.69	$45.69	100,183

Sector	Weight
Technology	17.11%
Industrials	15.95%
Financial Services	13.64%
Healthcare	12.96%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.91%
Consumer Defensive	6.50%
Real Estate	5.92%
Utilities	5.78%
Communication Services	3.92%
Energy	3.86%
Basic Materials	3.75%

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

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