Question 1

What is IUSG?

Accepted Answer

IUSG — iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund seeks to track the investment results of the S&P 900 Growth Index, which measures the performance of the large- and mid- capitalization growth sector of the U.S. equity market, as determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. The underlying index is a subset of the S&P 900, which combines the S&P 500® and the S&P MidCap 400®, and consists of those stocks in the S&P 900 exhibiting strong growth…

Question 2

What is the IUSG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

IUSG last traded at $194.19 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the IUSG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

IUSG has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.04% 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 0.04%, IUSG is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are IUSG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

IUSG historical returns: YTD: +4.82%, 1-year: +20.68%, 3-year annualised: +27.66%, 5-year annualised: +13.68%, 10-year annualised: +17.64%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.17, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does IUSG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IUSG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.48%, paid na. 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 IUSG invest in?

Accepted Answer

IUSG's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 14.2%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 9.8%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 6.2%), Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL, 5.2%), Broadcom Inc (AVGO, 4.4%) — and 393 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does IUSG invest in?

Accepted Answer

IUSG's largest sector exposures are Technology (52.5%), Communication Services (15.1%), Financial Services (8.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is IUSG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

IUSG has approximately $34.27B 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 IUSG launched?

Accepted Answer

IUSG was launched on July 24, 2000, giving it a 26-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 IUSG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

IUSG trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker IUSG. 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 IUSG?

Accepted Answer

IUSG has a 1-year volatility of 18.76% and a beta of 1.21 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.17 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	$194.71	$194.80	$192.91	$194.19	$194.19	444,567
2026-09-30	$194.61	$195.61	$193.70	$193.75	$193.75	365,197
2026-09-29	$194.60	$194.62	$193.29	$193.88	$193.88	333,300
2026-09-28	$194.26	$194.90	$192.91	$193.66	$193.66	378,105
2026-09-25	$194.24	$195.39	$193.88	$195.14	$195.14	476,200
2026-09-24	$192.14	$194.27	$192.14	$193.97	$193.97	387,424
2026-09-23	$195.32	$195.58	$193.28	$193.78	$193.78	479,835
2026-09-22	$195.35	$196.04	$195.19	$195.55	$195.55	589,484
2026-09-21	$192.31	$195.72	$192.31	$195.29	$195.29	419,913
2026-09-18	$190.58	$191.19	$189.82	$191.08	$191.08	317,800

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	14.22%
2	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	9.77%
3	AAPL	Apple Inc.	6.22%
4	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	5.17%
5	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	4.37%
6	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	4.21%
7	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	4.15%
8	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	3.32%
9	MU	Micron Technology Inc	3.11%
10	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	2.56%

Sector	Weight
Technology	52.48%
Communication Services	15.10%
Financial Services	8.50%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.87%
Healthcare	6.63%
Industrials	6.46%
Consumer Defensive	1.05%
Real Estate	0.84%
Basic Materials	0.54%
Utilities	0.38%
Energy	0.15%

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