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 $115.15 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: +12.78%, 1-year: +21.87%, 3-year annualised: +30.20%, 5-year annualised: +14.63%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.82, 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 1.74%, 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, 10.8%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 9.4%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 9.4%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 6.0%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 6.3%) — 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 (51.1%), Technology (16.9%), Basic Materials (16.2%). 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 $568M 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 11.38% and a beta of 1.07 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.82 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
2026-10-22	$115.29	$115.29	$114.97	$115.15	$115.15	7,675
2026-10-21	$115.70	$116.47	$115.70	$116.36	$116.36	7,591
2026-10-20	$115.64	$115.67	$115.33	$115.33	$115.33	3,714
2026-10-19	$115.02	$115.02	$114.30	$114.63	$114.63	939
2026-10-16	$116.15	$116.91	$115.01	$115.33	$115.33	25,910
2026-10-15	$113.68	$116.21	$113.68	$116.21	$116.21	2,718
2026-10-14	$114.35	$114.35	$113.69	$114.00	$114.00	8,699
2026-10-13	$114.22	$115.61	$114.22	$115.61	$115.61	2,763
2026-10-09	$113.82	$114.36	$113.78	$114.33	$114.33	7,600
2026-10-08	$112.05	$112.24	$112.05	$112.13	$112.13	13,948

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	10.78%
2	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	9.43%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	9.38%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	5.97%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	6.28%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.18%
7	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	3.20%
8	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.08%
9	CLS	Celestica Inc.	2.40%
10	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	2.39%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	51.09%
Technology	16.89%
Basic Materials	16.15%
Consumer Defensive	5.55%
Industrials	4.83%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.74%
Real Estate	1.26%
Communication Services	1.23%
Utilities	0.83%
Healthcare	0.20%
Energy	0.00%

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CGMD		$6.95	+16.03%
GASD		$5.54	+12.37%
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SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$42.12	+11.75%
MSTZ		$1.97	+11.30%
CSUU		$12.05	+9.95%
QQQD		$7.28	+8.66%

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

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