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 $26.41 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: +4.41%, 1-year: +13.57%, 3-year annualised: +11.41%, 5-year annualised: +5.89%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.21, 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 2.58%. 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, 36.6%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 19.0%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 10.7%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 10.5%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 9.2%) — 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 (23.1%), Financial Services (20.6%), Industrials (12.1%). 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 $403M 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 5.57% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.21 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
2026-07-13	$26.51	$26.51	$26.39	$26.41	$26.41	17,922
2026-07-10	$26.57	$26.57	$26.48	$26.54	$26.54	11,527
2026-07-09	$26.48	$26.52	$26.47	$26.50	$26.50	7,642
2026-07-08	$26.49	$26.49	$26.30	$26.40	$26.40	16,837
2026-07-07	$26.67	$26.67	$26.52	$26.52	$26.52	8,375
2026-07-06	$26.69	$26.69	$26.63	$26.67	$26.67	15,514
2026-07-03	$26.65	$26.65	$26.63	$26.65	$26.65	17,821
2026-07-02	$26.63	$26.63	$26.46	$26.52	$26.52	16,957
2026-06-30	$26.59	$26.61	$26.54	$26.58	$26.58	9,300
2026-06-29	$26.57	$26.57	$26.47	$26.54	$26.54	8,736

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	36.65%
2	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	18.96%
3	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	10.75%
4	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	10.45%
5	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	9.16%
6	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	6.18%
7	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	5.63%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	1.97%

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.11%
Financial Services	20.62%
Industrials	12.09%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.78%
Energy	7.10%
Healthcare	6.84%
Basic Materials	6.70%
Communication Services	6.26%
Consumer Defensive	4.51%
Utilities	2.76%
Real Estate	2.25%

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