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 $35.62 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: +6.42%, 1-year: +14.75%, 3-year annualised: +13.68%, 5-year annualised: +7.87%, 10-year annualised: +7.59%. 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 XBAL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XBAL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.20%, 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, 28.3%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 23.9%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 15.8%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 15.4%), 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 (22.2%), Financial Services (21.9%), Industrials (12.4%). 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 $3.34B 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 6.77% and a beta of 1.14 (more volatile than 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
2026-07-31	$35.71	$35.71	$35.48	$35.62	$35.62	63,611
2026-07-30	$35.54	$35.66	$35.46	$35.66	$35.66	69,558
2026-07-29	$35.65	$35.67	$35.34	$35.34	$35.34	60,563
2026-07-28	$35.64	$35.74	$35.53	$35.72	$35.72	61,043
2026-07-27	$35.79	$35.79	$35.56	$35.68	$35.68	99,639
2026-07-24	$35.56	$35.64	$35.49	$35.53	$35.53	52,697
2026-07-23	$35.52	$35.52	$35.38	$35.39	$35.39	99,345
2026-07-22	$35.73	$35.81	$35.70	$35.74	$35.74	53,618
2026-07-21	$35.67	$35.78	$35.59	$35.78	$35.78	53,325
2026-07-20	$35.65	$35.65	$35.45	$35.47	$35.47	87,344

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	28.31%
2	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	23.91%
3	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	15.84%
4	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	15.39%
5	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	5.74%
6	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	3.74%
7	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	3.74%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	3.08%

Sector	Weight
Technology	22.18%
Financial Services	21.86%
Industrials	12.36%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.49%
Healthcare	7.08%
Energy	7.03%
Basic Materials	6.68%
Communication Services	5.78%
Consumer Defensive	4.50%
Utilities	2.80%
Real Estate	2.25%

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iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL : TSX)

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