Question 1

What is RIT?

Accepted Answer

RIT (CI Canadian REIT ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Real Estate Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 2

What is the RIT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

RIT last traded at $17.86 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the RIT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are RIT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

RIT historical returns: YTD: +6.63%, 1-year: +10.27%, 3-year annualised: +9.90%, 5-year annualised: +2.33%, 10-year annualised: +6.40%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.46, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does RIT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RIT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.41%, paid monthly. 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 RIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

RIT's top holdings include RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI-UN, 7.5%), Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (GRT-UN, 6.9%), Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR-UN, 6.8%), Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (KMP-UN, 6.0%), Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH-UN, 5.7%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does RIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

RIT's largest sector exposures are Real Estate (96.2%), Healthcare (3.8%), Basic Materials (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is RIT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

RIT has approximately $394M 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 RIT launched?

Accepted Answer

RIT was launched on November 15, 2004, giving it a 22-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 RIT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

RIT has a 1-year volatility of 10.81% and a beta of 0.87 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.46 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-20	$17.81	$17.89	$17.81	$17.86	$17.86	8,320
2026-08-19	$17.75	$17.86	$17.75	$17.85	$17.85	2,477
2026-08-18	$17.77	$17.78	$17.74	$17.76	$17.76	1,259
2026-08-17	$17.84	$17.84	$17.70	$17.74	$17.74	3,216
2026-08-14	$17.90	$17.93	$17.86	$17.86	$17.86	2,105
2026-08-13	$17.85	$17.90	$17.80	$17.90	$17.90	2,855
2026-08-12	$17.72	$17.77	$17.70	$17.77	$17.77	4,218
2026-08-11	$17.79	$17.80	$17.73	$17.73	$17.73	12,844
2026-08-10	$18.00	$18.00	$17.72	$17.76	$17.76	2,812
2026-08-07	$17.93	$18.05	$17.93	$17.99	$17.99	7,644

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	REI-UN	RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust	7.51%
2	GRT-UN	Granite Real Estate Investment Trust	6.90%
3	DIR-UN	Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust	6.76%
4	KMP-UN	Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust	5.95%
5	CSH-UN	Chartwell Retirement Residences	5.65%
6	PMZ-UN	Primaris Retail R.E. Invest. Tr. Units	5.43%
7	CRR-UN	Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust	5.21%
8	FCR-UN	First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust	4.83%
9	SRU-UN	SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust	4.82%
10	HR-UN	H&R Real Estate Investment Trust	4.81%

Sector	Weight
Real Estate	96.20%
Healthcare	3.80%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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