Question 1

What is XBM?

Accepted Answer

XBM (iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Natural Resources Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada Natural Res NR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XBM ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XBM last traded at $33.44 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XBM MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XBM annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XBM historical returns: YTD: +10.58%, 1-year: +57.95%, 3-year annualised: +17.05%, 5-year annualised: +14.26%, 10-year annualised: +15.79%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.76, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XBM pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XBM distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.69%, 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 XBM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBM's top holdings include Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX, 10.3%), BHP Group Limited (BHP, 10.2%), Teck Resources Limited (TECK-B, 10.1%), Rio Tinto ADR (RIO, 9.7%), First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM, 7.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada Natural Res NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XBM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XBM's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (99.9%), Industrials (0.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XBM? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XBM has approximately $563M 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 XBM launched?

Accepted Answer

XBM was launched on April 12, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XBM in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XBM has a 1-year volatility of 31.68% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.76 indicates moderate 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	$33.88	$33.93	$33.00	$33.44	$33.44	29,803
2026-07-30	$33.35	$33.97	$33.23	$33.93	$33.93	67,161
2026-07-29	$33.15	$33.34	$32.08	$32.45	$32.45	88,980
2026-07-28	$33.28	$33.28	$32.50	$33.11	$33.11	45,279
2026-07-27	$34.14	$34.14	$33.02	$33.79	$33.79	44,664
2026-07-24	$34.12	$34.12	$33.50	$33.65	$33.65	59,716
2026-07-23	$34.17	$34.45	$33.74	$34.09	$34.09	73,652
2026-07-22	$33.96	$34.80	$33.96	$34.47	$34.47	14,850
2026-07-21	$33.00	$34.13	$33.00	$34.08	$34.08	35,553
2026-07-20	$32.18	$32.39	$32.07	$32.38	$32.38	86,985

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	FCX	Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc	10.29%
2	BHP	BHP Group Limited	10.20%
3	TECK-B	Teck Resources Limited	10.08%
4	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	9.73%
5	FM	First Quantum Minerals Ltd	7.16%
6	LUN	Lundin Mining Corporation	6.39%
7	SCCO	Southern Copper Corporation	5.64%
8	AA	Alcoa Corp	5.34%
9	HBM	HudBay Minerals Inc	4.05%
10	MP	MP Materials Corp	2.94%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	99.88%
Industrials	0.12%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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