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 $46.10 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: +14.73%, 1-year: +19.02%, 3-year annualised: +16.52%, 5-year annualised: +10.53%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.99, 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 1.25%, 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, 99.5%). 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 (16.5%), Industrials (15.2%), Financial Services (14.7%). 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 $1.91B 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 9.00% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.99 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-20	$46.18	$46.35	$46.10	$46.10	$46.10	23,262
2026-08-19	$46.62	$46.79	$46.50	$46.50	$46.50	45,337
2026-08-18	$46.51	$46.57	$46.34	$46.34	$46.34	23,471
2026-08-17	$46.75	$46.75	$46.48	$46.51	$46.51	13,722
2026-08-14	$46.95	$46.95	$46.85	$46.88	$46.88	17,695
2026-08-13	$46.95	$47.10	$46.85	$47.07	$47.07	9,317
2026-08-12	$46.71	$46.82	$46.47	$46.79	$46.79	128,254
2026-08-11	$46.60	$46.76	$46.59	$46.60	$46.60	23,463
2026-08-10	$46.59	$46.62	$46.47	$46.54	$46.54	38,242
2026-08-07	$46.24	$46.57	$46.24	$46.56	$46.56	18,110

Sector	Weight
Technology	16.49%
Industrials	15.16%
Financial Services	14.68%
Healthcare	12.44%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.94%
Consumer Defensive	6.44%
Utilities	6.03%
Real Estate	5.94%
Energy	4.14%
Communication Services	3.87%
Basic Materials	3.87%

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

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