Question 1

What is GGRO?

Accepted Answer

GGRO — iShares ESG Growth ETF Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the GGRO ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

GGRO last traded at $75.19 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the GGRO MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

GGRO 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%, GGRO is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are GGRO annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

GGRO historical returns: YTD: +12.66%, 1-year: +17.84%, 3-year annualised: +22.17%, 5-year annualised: +11.95%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.51, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does GGRO pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GGRO distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.40%, 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 GGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

GGRO's top holdings include XUSR (XUSR, 36.3%), XCSR (XCSR, 24.5%), XDSR (XDSR, 20.0%), iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF Common Class (CLF, 6.6%), iShares 1-10Yr Laddered Government Bond Common Class (CLG, 6.6%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Eq Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does GGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

GGRO's largest sector exposures are Technology (34.7%), Financial Services (30.5%), Industrials (8.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is GGRO? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

GGRO has approximately $279M 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 GGRO launched?

Accepted Answer

GGRO was launched on September 2, 2020, giving it a 6-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 GGRO in Canada?

Accepted Answer

GGRO trades on the TSX under the ticker GGRO. 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 GGRO?

Accepted Answer

GGRO has a 1-year volatility of 10.87% and a beta of 1.22 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.51 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
2026-10-01	$75.29	$75.29	$74.91	$75.19	$75.19	2,019
2026-09-30	$75.79	$75.79	$75.27	$75.27	$75.27	2,806
2026-09-29	$76.08	$76.08	$75.22	$75.25	$75.25	1,163
2026-09-28	$75.08	$75.24	$75.08	$75.18	$75.18	1,716
2026-09-25	$75.30	$75.30	$75.23	$75.23	$75.23	400
2026-09-24	$74.90	$75.01	$74.90	$75.01	$75.01	2,015
2026-09-23	$75.59	$75.59	$75.31	$75.31	$75.31	522
2026-09-22	$75.64	$76.21	$75.64	$76.14	$76.14	3,603
2026-09-21	$75.38	$75.59	$74.60	$75.59	$75.59	3,769
2026-09-18	$74.54	$74.54	$74.45	$74.45	$74.45	1,009

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XUSR	XUSR	36.26%
2	XCSR	XCSR	24.54%
3	XDSR	XDSR	20.00%
4	CLF	iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF Common Class	6.63%
5	CLG	iShares 1-10Yr Laddered Government Bond Common Class	6.62%
6	XSHG	XSHG	1.89%
7	TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	1.89%
8	XCBG	XCBG	1.88%

Sector	Weight
Technology	34.73%
Financial Services	30.54%
Industrials	8.17%
Basic Materials	7.34%
Healthcare	5.62%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.56%
Communication Services	3.26%
Real Estate	2.73%
Consumer Defensive	2.58%
Utilities	0.46%
Energy	0.00%

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