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 $35.87 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: +7.17%, 1-year: +14.90%, 3-year annualised: +15.19%, 5-year annualised: +7.93%, 10-year annualised: +7.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.35, 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 2.22%, 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, 28.1%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 23.7%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 16.1%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 15.7%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 5.8%) — 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 (23.0%), Financial Services (21.3%), Industrials (12.1%). 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 $3.43B 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 7.17% and a beta of 1.14 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.35 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	$35.90	$35.97	$35.86	$35.87	$35.87	87,128
2026-08-19	$36.16	$36.16	$36.02	$36.05	$36.05	59,710
2026-08-18	$36.10	$36.12	$36.04	$36.06	$36.06	48,411
2026-08-17	$36.31	$36.32	$36.22	$36.22	$36.22	85,948
2026-08-14	$36.41	$36.41	$36.28	$36.30	$36.30	58,265
2026-08-13	$36.41	$36.49	$36.37	$36.43	$36.43	73,966
2026-08-12	$36.31	$36.32	$36.26	$36.31	$36.31	81,346
2026-08-11	$36.29	$36.30	$36.15	$36.19	$36.19	78,006
2026-08-10	$36.27	$36.27	$36.19	$36.20	$36.20	89,733
2026-08-07	$36.31	$36.33	$36.20	$36.33	$36.33	63,952

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	28.14%
2	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	23.68%
3	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	16.05%
4	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	15.73%
5	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	5.76%
6	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	3.68%
7	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	3.66%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	2.88%

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.02%
Financial Services	21.35%
Industrials	12.08%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.54%
Basic Materials	7.11%
Energy	7.07%
Healthcare	7.04%
Communication Services	5.73%
Consumer Defensive	4.33%
Utilities	2.60%
Real Estate	2.12%

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