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 $33.83 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: +12.80%, 1-year: +22.40%, 3-year annualised: +16.54%, 5-year annualised: +11.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.36, 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 2.81%, 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, 3.1%), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, 2.8%), AbbVie Inc (ABBV, 2.0%), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, 1.8%), Chevron Corp (CVX, 1.7%) — 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 (21.4%), Consumer Defensive (14.9%), Financial Services (13.8%). 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 $744M 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 8.80% and a beta of 0.50 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.36 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
2026-07-02	$33.66	$33.83	$33.57	$33.83	$33.83	22,244
2026-06-30	$33.52	$33.52	$33.13	$33.13	$33.13	8,100
2026-06-29	$33.31	$33.37	$33.22	$33.36	$33.36	10,696
2026-06-26	$32.92	$33.32	$32.92	$33.20	$33.20	1,605
2026-06-25	$33.07	$33.21	$33.04	$33.10	$33.10	7,496
2026-06-24	$32.90	$33.07	$32.90	$33.05	$33.05	7,200
2026-06-23	$32.94	$32.96	$32.80	$32.84	$32.84	11,249
2026-06-22	$32.87	$32.87	$32.66	$32.68	$32.68	16,067
2026-06-19	$32.83	$32.84	$32.69	$32.69	$32.69	9,057
2026-06-18	$32.49	$32.70	$32.49	$32.62	$32.62	25,964

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	3.06%
2	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	2.75%
3	ABBV	AbbVie Inc	1.96%
4	UNH	UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	1.76%
5	CVX	Chevron Corp	1.71%
6	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	1.70%
7	HD	The Home Depot Inc	1.60%
8	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.55%
9	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.50%
10	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.49%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	21.39%
Consumer Defensive	14.94%
Financial Services	13.84%
Energy	11.60%
Industrials	11.37%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.45%
Technology	6.11%
Utilities	5.79%
Communication Services	3.11%
Basic Materials	2.27%
Real Estate	0.14%

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

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