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 $34.13 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: +13.80%, 1-year: +22.45%, 3-year annualised: +16.60%, 5-year annualised: +11.74%. 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, 3.2%), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, 3.0%), AbbVie Inc (ABBV, 2.2%), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, 1.8%), Chevron Corp (CVX, 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 (21.7%), Financial Services (14.7%), Consumer Defensive (14.5%). 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 $793M 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 8.85% 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
2026-08-13	$34.16	$34.22	$34.07	$34.13	$34.13	3,625
2026-08-12	$34.10	$34.10	$34.02	$34.08	$34.08	7,897
2026-08-11	$34.14	$34.25	$34.02	$34.07	$34.07	15,381
2026-08-10	$34.00	$34.10	$33.99	$34.09	$34.09	11,065
2026-08-07	$34.14	$34.14	$33.92	$34.03	$34.03	10,168
2026-08-06	$33.95	$34.03	$33.95	$33.99	$33.99	4,559
2026-08-05	$34.33	$34.33	$33.98	$34.05	$34.05	7,589
2026-08-04	$34.11	$34.21	$33.90	$34.20	$34.20	7,910
2026-07-31	$34.12	$34.12	$33.81	$33.95	$33.95	4,500
2026-07-30	$34.34	$34.34	$33.89	$34.08	$34.08	4,878

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	3.18%
2	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	3.03%
3	ABBV	AbbVie Inc	2.18%
4	UNH	UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	1.85%
5	CVX	Chevron Corp	1.79%
6	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.67%
7	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	1.65%
8	HD	The Home Depot Inc	1.62%
9	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.58%
10	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.51%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	21.75%
Financial Services	14.66%
Consumer Defensive	14.45%
Industrials	11.58%
Energy	11.39%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.44%
Technology	5.74%
Utilities	5.47%
Communication Services	3.04%
Basic Materials	2.35%
Real Estate	0.13%

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