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 $112.70 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: +10.38%, 1-year: +24.41%, 3-year annualised: +30.10%, 5-year annualised: +15.45%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.76, 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 1.60%, 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 Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 10.2%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 9.9%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 9.3%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 6.0%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 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 (50.6%), Basic Materials (17.5%), Technology (15.8%). 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 $553M 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 11.79% and a beta of 1.10 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.76 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	$113.20	$113.20	$112.15	$112.70	$112.70	25,663
2026-09-30	$113.60	$113.79	$113.16	$113.16	$113.16	100,113
2026-09-29	$114.04	$114.08	$113.67	$113.81	$113.81	22,615
2026-09-28	$113.79	$114.21	$113.47	$113.94	$113.94	25,029
2026-09-25	$114.36	$114.78	$114.19	$114.78	$114.78	9,700
2026-09-24	$113.42	$114.26	$113.42	$114.23	$114.23	14,700
2026-09-23	$115.19	$115.27	$114.90	$114.90	$114.90	3,461
2026-09-22	$117.00	$117.24	$116.25	$116.95	$116.95	4,831
2026-09-21	$114.67	$115.66	$114.36	$115.63	$115.63	25,775
2026-09-18	$113.86	$113.86	$113.38	$113.86	$113.86	3,204

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	10.23%
2	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	9.86%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	9.26%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	6.04%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.81%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.37%
7	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	3.55%
8	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.07%
9	CSU	Constellation Software Inc.	2.36%
10	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	2.27%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	50.63%
Basic Materials	17.49%
Technology	15.75%
Consumer Defensive	5.22%
Industrials	4.94%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.46%
Communication Services	1.24%
Real Estate	1.22%
Utilities	0.85%
Healthcare	0.19%
Energy	0.00%

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