Question 1

What is XCSR?

Accepted Answer

XCSR — iShares ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XCSR ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCSR last traded at $114.32 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCSR MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCSR annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCSR historical returns: YTD: +11.97%, 1-year: +31.74%, 3-year annualised: +29.02%, 5-year annualised: +14.99%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.54, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCSR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCSR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.65%, 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 XCSR invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCSR's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 10.7%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 10.4%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 7.7%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 6.6%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 5.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XCSR invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCSR's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (50.4%), Basic Materials (17.6%), Technology (15.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XCSR? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCSR has approximately $543M 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 XCSR launched?

Accepted Answer

XCSR was launched on April 15, 2020, giving it a 6-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 XCSR in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCSR has a 1-year volatility of 12.25% and a beta of 1.11 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.54 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
2026-08-20	$114.38	$114.46	$114.11	$114.32	$114.32	9,433
2026-08-19	$115.88	$115.88	$114.87	$115.06	$115.06	4,784
2026-08-18	$116.62	$116.62	$115.50	$115.53	$115.53	3,469
2026-08-17	$117.55	$117.55	$117.07	$117.07	$117.07	1,606
2026-08-14	$118.14	$118.14	$117.42	$117.63	$117.63	3,550
2026-08-13	$117.50	$118.08	$117.50	$118.03	$118.03	1,084
2026-08-12	$117.48	$117.55	$117.10	$117.49	$117.49	22,861
2026-08-11	$117.40	$117.40	$116.89	$116.89	$116.89	8,598
2026-08-10	$116.69	$117.49	$116.69	$117.23	$117.23	19,954
2026-08-07	$116.54	$116.89	$116.23	$116.89	$116.89	9,495

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	10.70%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	10.43%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	7.67%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	6.60%
5	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.81%
6	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.77%
7	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.35%
8	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	2.64%
9	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	2.45%
10	CSU	Constellation Software Inc.	2.30%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	50.35%
Basic Materials	17.58%
Technology	15.29%
Consumer Defensive	5.30%
Industrials	5.01%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.75%
Communication Services	1.35%
Real Estate	1.27%
Utilities	0.88%
Healthcare	0.21%
Energy	0.00%

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