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 $111.67 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: +9.37%, 1-year: +34.17%, 3-year annualised: +26.47%, 5-year annualised: +15.24%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.62, 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 1.66%, 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, 10.7%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 7.6%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 6.6%), 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 (52.8%), Basic Materials (14.9%), Technology (14.7%). 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 $536M 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 12.04% and a beta of 1.11 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.62 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
2026-07-31	$112.25	$112.30	$111.67	$111.67	$111.67	5,894
2026-07-30	$111.90	$112.49	$111.90	$112.42	$112.42	3,987
2026-07-29	$113.07	$113.07	$111.71	$111.75	$111.75	37,154
2026-07-28	$112.40	$113.96	$112.13	$113.96	$113.96	9,462
2026-07-27	$111.69	$112.66	$111.69	$112.66	$112.66	3,737
2026-07-24	$110.37	$110.99	$110.19	$110.68	$110.68	22,273
2026-07-23	$110.58	$110.58	$109.69	$109.87	$109.87	6,959
2026-07-22	$111.74	$111.85	$111.72	$111.85	$111.85	9,440
2026-07-21	$111.32	$112.11	$111.32	$112.05	$112.05	2,304
2026-07-20	$112.27	$112.27	$111.10	$111.10	$111.10	20,537

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	10.71%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	10.71%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	7.58%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	6.58%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.79%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.71%
7	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.30%
8	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	2.76%
9	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	2.35%
10	CLS	Celestica Inc.	2.27%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	52.82%
Basic Materials	14.92%
Technology	14.70%
Consumer Defensive	5.55%
Industrials	5.34%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.74%
Communication Services	1.34%
Real Estate	1.33%
Utilities	1.07%
Healthcare	0.18%
Energy	0.00%

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iShares ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF (XCSR : TSX)

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