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 $44.47 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: +10.68%, 1-year: +21.74%, 3-year annualised: +16.11%, 5-year annualised: +11.17%. 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 1.32%, 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, 99.0%). 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 (18.3%), Industrials (14.7%), Financial Services (14.4%). 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 $1.70B 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 0.83 (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
2026-06-04	$44.31	$44.49	$44.31	$44.47	$44.47	7,437
2026-06-03	$44.08	$44.18	$43.98	$44.09	$44.09	20,059
2026-06-02	$43.94	$44.10	$43.87	$44.08	$44.08	17,981
2026-06-01	$43.62	$44.00	$43.62	$43.91	$43.91	42,024
2026-05-29	$43.67	$43.80	$43.67	$43.69	$43.69	32,674
2026-05-28	$43.55	$43.70	$43.47	$43.55	$43.55	30,782
2026-05-27	$43.72	$43.73	$43.53	$43.53	$43.53	32,686
2026-05-26	$43.55	$43.60	$43.40	$43.49	$43.49	35,293
2026-05-25	$43.48	$44.36	$43.48	$44.29	$44.29	10,122
2026-05-22	$43.00	$43.35	$43.00	$43.30	$43.30	48,836

Sector	Weight
Technology	18.27%
Industrials	14.69%
Financial Services	14.41%
Healthcare	10.91%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.30%
Consumer Defensive	6.53%
Real Estate	6.21%
Utilities	6.06%
Energy	4.56%
Basic Materials	4.09%
Communication Services	3.98%

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

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