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 $45.14 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: +12.34%, 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 1.27%, 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, 100.4%). 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
2026-06-22	$45.39	$45.39	$45.08	$45.14	$45.14	22,780
2026-06-19	$45.19	$45.37	$45.16	$45.23	$45.23	3,286
2026-06-18	$45.21	$45.21	$44.99	$45.04	$45.04	149,390
2026-06-17	$45.23	$45.29	$44.70	$44.75	$44.75	104,522
2026-06-16	$45.42	$45.50	$45.06	$45.07	$45.07	27,895
2026-06-15	$45.33	$45.41	$45.19	$45.19	$45.19	34,300
2026-06-12	$44.73	$44.92	$44.50	$44.89	$44.89	152,561
2026-06-11	$44.09	$44.55	$43.98	$44.45	$44.45	147,771
2026-06-10	$44.06	$44.34	$43.70	$43.76	$43.76	121,574
2026-06-09	$44.14	$44.45	$43.61	$44.23	$44.23	120,919

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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