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 $192.16 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 0.03% 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 0.03%, IUSG is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are IUSG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

IUSG historical returns: YTD: +3.72%, 1-year: +15.73%, 3-year annualised: +28.25%, 5-year annualised: +12.49%, 10-year annualised: +17.17%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.34, 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 0.47%, 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, 13.5%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 10.6%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 6.4%), Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL, 5.3%), Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG, 4.1%) — and 394 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 (52.6%), Communication Services (15.2%), Financial Services (8.9%). 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 $33.34B 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 18.78% and a beta of 1.21 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.34 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
2026-10-21	$191.52	$192.60	$190.64	$192.16	$192.16	430,600
2026-10-20	$190.03	$192.15	$189.36	$190.86	$190.86	574,900
2026-10-19	$190.92	$192.33	$190.48	$191.02	$191.02	435,269
2026-10-16	$192.95	$192.95	$188.63	$189.35	$189.35	588,200
2026-10-15	$190.65	$193.40	$190.17	$193.05	$193.05	457,200
2026-10-14	$195.62	$196.32	$192.35	$193.09	$193.09	365,600
2026-10-13	$196.16	$197.07	$195.96	$196.88	$196.88	291,822
2026-10-12	$197.58	$197.92	$196.74	$196.99	$196.99	330,700
2026-10-09	$197.36	$198.06	$196.91	$197.84	$197.84	383,000
2026-10-08	$197.97	$198.35	$195.40	$196.27	$196.27	414,400

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	13.49%
2	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	10.60%
3	AAPL	Apple Inc.	6.38%
4	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	5.30%
5	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	4.11%
6	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	4.04%
7	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	3.87%
8	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	3.56%
9	LLY	Eli Lilly and Company	2.67%
10	MU	Micron Technology Inc	2.54%

Sector	Weight
Technology	52.55%
Communication Services	15.20%
Financial Services	8.93%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.09%
Healthcare	6.78%
Industrials	6.57%
Consumer Defensive	1.16%
Real Estate	0.89%
Basic Materials	0.54%
Utilities	0.40%
Energy	0.14%

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iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG : NASDAQ)

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