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 $35.63 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: +6.45%, 1-year: +9.22%, 3-year annualised: +16.30%, 5-year annualised: +8.19%, 10-year annualised: +7.66%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.71, 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 2.33%, 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, 26.4%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 25.7%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 15.4%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 14.7%), 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 (24.2%), Financial Services (20.2%), Industrials (11.3%). 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 $3.53B 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 6.73% and a beta of 1.14 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.71 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
2026-10-22	$35.69	$35.70	$35.57	$35.63	$35.63	121,467
2026-10-21	$35.85	$35.90	$35.75	$35.84	$35.84	46,710
2026-10-20	$35.62	$35.80	$35.57	$35.72	$35.72	53,865
2026-10-19	$35.74	$35.91	$35.62	$35.91	$35.91	100,236
2026-10-16	$35.97	$36.00	$35.71	$35.77	$35.77	65,986
2026-10-15	$35.83	$35.97	$35.75	$35.96	$35.96	136,820
2026-10-14	$35.94	$35.97	$35.77	$35.82	$35.82	91,397
2026-10-13	$36.09	$36.09	$35.96	$36.05	$36.05	131,074
2026-10-09	$36.00	$36.06	$35.94	$36.06	$36.06	75,800
2026-10-08	$35.79	$35.81	$35.70	$35.76	$35.76	84,091

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	26.37%
2	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	25.66%
3	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	15.37%
4	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	14.68%
5	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	5.77%
6	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	4.21%
7	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	4.02%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	3.15%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.16%
Financial Services	20.16%
Industrials	11.28%
Healthcare	7.44%
Energy	7.41%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.38%
Basic Materials	7.20%
Communication Services	6.11%
Consumer Defensive	4.73%
Utilities	2.69%
Real Estate	1.94%

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SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$42.12	+11.75%
MSTZ		$1.97	+11.30%
CSUU		$12.05	+9.95%
QQQD		$7.28	+8.66%

iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL : TSX)

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