Question 1

What is XDG?

Accepted Answer

XDG — iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XDG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XDG last traded at $33.56 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XDG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XDG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XDG historical returns: YTD: +11.90%, 1-year: +18.59%, 3-year annualised: +16.64%, 5-year annualised: +11.81%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.40, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XDG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XDG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.68%, paid monthly. 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 XDG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDG's top holdings include Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM, 3.3%), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, 3.1%), AbbVie Inc (ABBV, 2.2%), Chevron Corp (CVX, 1.9%), Merck & Company Inc (MRK, 1.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XDG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDG's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (22.4%), Consumer Defensive (14.7%), Financial Services (14.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XDG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XDG has approximately $792M 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 XDG launched?

Accepted Answer

XDG was launched on June 7, 2017, giving it a 9-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 XDG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XDG has a 1-year volatility of 8.71% and a beta of 0.47 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.40 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
2026-09-24	$33.51	$33.69	$33.50	$33.56	$33.56	11,367
2026-09-23	$33.64	$33.74	$33.50	$33.50	$33.50	7,711
2026-09-22	$33.95	$33.95	$33.72	$33.77	$33.77	4,549
2026-09-21	$33.78	$33.78	$33.51	$33.67	$33.67	7,350
2026-09-18	$33.63	$33.63	$33.50	$33.54	$33.54	3,872
2026-09-17	$33.82	$33.83	$33.78	$33.81	$33.81	4,549
2026-09-16	$34.04	$34.04	$33.55	$33.65	$33.65	4,006
2026-09-15	$33.94	$33.94	$33.74	$33.80	$33.80	11,897
2026-09-14	$33.72	$33.94	$33.72	$33.85	$33.85	5,981
2026-09-11	$33.84	$33.84	$33.58	$33.60	$33.60	2,277

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	3.25%
2	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	3.13%
3	ABBV	AbbVie Inc	2.22%
4	CVX	Chevron Corp	1.85%
5	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.79%
6	UNH	UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	1.73%
7	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.67%
8	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	1.65%
9	HD	The Home Depot Inc	1.60%
10	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.49%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	22.42%
Consumer Defensive	14.67%
Financial Services	14.39%
Energy	11.69%
Industrials	11.26%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.74%
Technology	6.03%
Utilities	5.31%
Communication Services	3.02%
Basic Materials	2.34%
Real Estate	0.14%

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