Question 1

What is XBAL?

Accepted Answer

XBAL — iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XBAL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XBAL last traded at $35.68 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XBAL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XBAL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XBAL historical returns: YTD: +6.60%, 1-year: +12.35%, 3-year annualised: +15.82%, 5-year annualised: +8.14%, 10-year annualised: +7.80%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.44, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XBAL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XBAL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.19%, paid quarterly. 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 XBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBAL's top holdings include iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 26.9%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 25.9%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 15.2%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 15.0%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 5.7%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neu Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XBAL invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBAL's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.3%), Financial Services (20.7%), Industrials (11.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XBAL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XBAL has approximately $3.50B 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 XBAL launched?

Accepted Answer

XBAL was launched on June 21, 2007, giving it a 19-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 XBAL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XBAL has a 1-year volatility of 7.13% and a beta of 1.14 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.44 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	$35.70	$35.70	$35.51	$35.68	$35.68	74,247
2026-09-30	$35.78	$35.80	$35.68	$35.71	$35.71	47,478
2026-09-29	$35.79	$35.81	$35.65	$35.73	$35.73	71,512
2026-09-28	$35.83	$35.85	$35.67	$35.78	$35.78	126,906
2026-09-25	$35.85	$35.96	$35.76	$35.94	$35.94	69,100
2026-09-24	$35.80	$35.84	$35.67	$35.78	$35.78	85,700
2026-09-23	$36.21	$36.21	$35.94	$35.95	$35.95	76,706
2026-09-22	$36.27	$36.34	$36.22	$36.29	$36.29	89,902
2026-09-21	$36.01	$36.17	$35.97	$36.16	$36.16	78,496
2026-09-18	$35.90	$35.90	$35.76	$35.82	$35.82	35,371

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	26.90%
2	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	25.88%
3	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	15.21%
4	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	15.04%
5	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	5.68%
6	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	3.99%
7	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	3.99%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	2.96%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.26%
Financial Services	20.71%
Industrials	11.70%
Basic Materials	7.46%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.18%
Healthcare	7.07%
Energy	6.86%
Communication Services	5.96%
Consumer Defensive	4.27%
Utilities	2.49%
Real Estate	2.03%

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iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL : TSX)

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