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 $34.34 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: +14.49%, 1-year: +18.66%, 3-year annualised: +17.67%, 5-year annualised: +12.36%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.47, 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 2.87%, 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, 3.4%), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, 3.3%), AbbVie Inc (ABBV, 2.3%), Chevron Corp (CVX, 1.9%), Merck & Company Inc (MRK, 1.9%) — 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 (22.1%), Consumer Defensive (14.9%), Financial Services (13.7%). 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 $802M 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 9.39% and a beta of 0.45 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.47 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
2026-10-14	$34.12	$34.34	$34.12	$34.34	$34.34	17,463
2026-10-13	$34.00	$34.03	$33.93	$33.99	$33.99	10,124
2026-10-09	$33.65	$33.85	$33.64	$33.85	$33.85	28,600
2026-10-08	$33.23	$33.63	$33.23	$33.62	$33.62	13,599
2026-10-07	$33.50	$33.50	$33.27	$33.47	$33.47	15,782
2026-10-06	$33.56	$33.56	$33.35	$33.37	$33.37	8,148
2026-10-05	$33.39	$33.42	$33.16	$33.42	$33.42	19,621
2026-10-02	$33.28	$33.39	$33.28	$33.39	$33.39	10,116
2026-10-01	$33.17	$33.18	$33.05	$33.11	$33.11	10,523
2026-09-30	$33.44	$33.49	$33.17	$33.17	$33.17	5,334

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	3.35%
2	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	3.27%
3	ABBV	AbbVie Inc	2.31%
4	CVX	Chevron Corp	1.86%
5	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.86%
6	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	1.78%
7	UNH	UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	1.79%
8	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.64%
9	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	1.59%
10	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.46%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	22.07%
Consumer Defensive	14.88%
Financial Services	13.70%
Energy	12.35%
Industrials	11.05%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.86%
Technology	6.46%
Utilities	5.16%
Communication Services	2.98%
Basic Materials	2.17%
Real Estate	0.14%

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iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDG : TSX)

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