Question 1

What is XAW?

Accepted Answer

XAW — iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XAW ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XAW last traded at $58.26 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XAW MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XAW annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XAW historical returns: YTD: +13.06%, 1-year: +29.09%, 3-year annualised: +21.28%, 5-year annualised: +13.62%, 10-year annualised: +13.42%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.64, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XAW pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XAW distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.20%, paid half-yearly. 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 XAW invest in?

Accepted Answer

XAW's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 51.2%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 22.6%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 13.2%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 7.8%), iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH, 3.2%) — and 1 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XAW invest in?

Accepted Answer

XAW's largest sector exposures are Technology (31.1%), Financial Services (15.1%), Industrials (11.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XAW? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XAW has approximately $4.31B 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 XAW launched?

Accepted Answer

XAW was launched on February 10, 2015, giving it a 11-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 XAW in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XAW has a 1-year volatility of 10.56% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.64 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
2026-07-13	$58.62	$58.62	$58.19	$58.26	$58.26	100,525
2026-07-10	$58.85	$58.97	$58.54	$58.93	$58.93	77,934
2026-07-09	$58.51	$58.80	$58.45	$58.77	$58.77	27,935
2026-07-08	$58.13	$58.34	$57.84	$58.31	$58.31	79,406
2026-07-07	$59.15	$59.15	$58.49	$58.61	$58.61	82,705
2026-07-06	$59.20	$59.31	$59.00	$59.24	$59.24	64,400
2026-07-03	$59.09	$59.23	$58.99	$59.20	$59.20	48,401
2026-07-02	$58.88	$59.03	$58.10	$58.51	$58.51	95,582
2026-06-30	$58.60	$58.99	$58.57	$58.84	$58.84	41,300
2026-06-29	$58.24	$58.50	$57.81	$58.50	$58.50	63,952

Sector	Weight
Technology	31.11%
Financial Services	15.10%
Industrials	11.34%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.23%
Healthcare	8.40%
Communication Services	8.01%
Consumer Defensive	4.83%
Energy	3.55%
Basic Materials	3.52%
Utilities	2.47%
Real Estate	2.41%

iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW : TSX)

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Period	Return
YTD	+13.06%
1 Year	+29.09%
3 Year (Ann.)	+21.28%
5 Year (Ann.)	+13.62%
10 Year (Ann.)	+13.42%
1Y Volatility	10.56%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.64

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	51.23%
2	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	22.62%
3	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	13.22%
4	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	7.78%
5	IJH	iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF	3.20%
6	IJR	iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF	1.84%