Question 1

What is XCNS?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the XCNS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCNS last traded at $26.15 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCNS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCNS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCNS historical returns: YTD: +3.38%, 1-year: +7.38%, 3-year annualised: +12.28%, 5-year annualised: +5.62%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.20, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCNS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCNS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.59%. 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 XCNS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCNS's top holdings include iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 37.6%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 19.0%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 9.9%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 9.9%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 9.6%) — 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 XCNS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCNS's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.6%), Financial Services (20.4%), Industrials (11.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XCNS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCNS has approximately $436M 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 XCNS launched?

Accepted Answer

XCNS was launched on August 7, 2019, giving it a 7-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 XCNS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCNS has a 1-year volatility of 5.88% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.20 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	$26.08	$26.15	$26.08	$26.15	$26.15	8,146
2026-09-30	$26.21	$26.21	$26.13	$26.13	$26.13	10,839
2026-09-29	$26.22	$26.22	$26.12	$26.15	$26.15	5,882
2026-09-28	$26.25	$27.00	$26.14	$26.19	$26.19	22,164
2026-09-25	$26.32	$26.32	$26.20	$26.31	$26.31	12,500
2026-09-24	$26.25	$26.25	$26.14	$26.14	$26.14	8,100
2026-09-23	$26.56	$26.56	$26.37	$26.37	$26.37	3,025
2026-09-22	$26.59	$26.62	$26.55	$26.61	$26.61	9,243
2026-09-21	$26.49	$26.52	$26.43	$26.52	$26.52	4,576
2026-09-18	$26.41	$26.41	$26.32	$26.32	$26.32	6,998

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	37.61%
2	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	19.00%
3	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	9.95%
4	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	9.92%
5	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	9.59%
6	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	5.97%
7	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	5.58%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	1.91%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.59%
Financial Services	20.44%
Industrials	11.59%
Basic Materials	7.27%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.22%
Healthcare	7.20%
Energy	6.78%
Communication Services	6.13%
Consumer Defensive	4.27%
Utilities	2.47%
Real Estate	2.03%

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iShares Core Conservative Balanced Portfolio (XCNS : TSX)

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