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 $58.12 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: +12.79%, 1-year: +21.31%, 3-year annualised: +21.35%, 5-year annualised: +12.56%, 10-year annualised: +12.83%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.47, 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 1.22%, 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, 22.8%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 12.5%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 8.3%), iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH, 3.3%) — 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 (15.8%), Industrials (11.5%). 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 $4.51B 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 11.10% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.47 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
2026-08-20	$58.22	$58.42	$58.12	$58.12	$58.12	81,999
2026-08-19	$58.80	$58.81	$58.49	$58.54	$58.54	96,941
2026-08-18	$58.93	$58.93	$58.68	$58.70	$58.70	47,949
2026-08-17	$59.32	$59.46	$59.21	$59.24	$59.24	80,050
2026-08-14	$59.59	$59.59	$59.34	$59.37	$59.37	59,654
2026-08-13	$59.59	$59.85	$59.54	$59.68	$59.68	70,489
2026-08-12	$59.43	$59.47	$59.28	$59.42	$59.42	75,115
2026-08-11	$59.41	$59.41	$58.99	$59.08	$59.08	47,583
2026-08-10	$59.34	$59.36	$59.14	$59.22	$59.22	73,858
2026-08-07	$59.36	$59.39	$59.10	$59.35	$59.35	47,025

Sector	Weight
Technology	31.05%
Financial Services	15.79%
Industrials	11.46%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.06%
Healthcare	8.74%
Communication Services	7.45%
Consumer Defensive	4.64%
Energy	3.64%
Basic Materials	3.50%
Utilities	2.36%
Real Estate	2.31%

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