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 $33.55 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: +11.87%, 1-year: +23.99%, 3-year annualised: +16.28%, 5-year annualised: +12.05%. 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 2.74%, 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 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, 3.1%), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM, 2.9%), AbbVie Inc (ABBV, 2.3%), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, 1.9%), The Home Depot Inc (HD, 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 (22.0%), Consumer Defensive (14.9%), Financial Services (14.6%). 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 $768M 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 8.90% and a beta of 0.50 (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
2026-07-23	$33.71	$33.71	$33.50	$33.55	$33.55	4,984
2026-07-22	$33.53	$33.86	$33.53	$33.76	$33.76	8,379
2026-07-21	$33.51	$33.68	$33.35	$33.68	$33.68	4,090
2026-07-20	$33.40	$33.53	$33.40	$33.41	$33.41	8,409
2026-07-17	$33.86	$33.86	$33.45	$33.47	$33.47	23,965
2026-07-16	$33.40	$33.64	$33.40	$33.64	$33.64	5,130
2026-07-15	$33.40	$33.40	$33.17	$33.23	$33.23	39,825
2026-07-14	$33.63	$33.63	$33.19	$33.22	$33.22	14,329
2026-07-13	$33.68	$33.72	$33.64	$33.72	$33.72	6,847
2026-07-10	$33.51	$33.68	$33.46	$33.60	$33.60	13,326

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	3.12%
2	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	2.90%
3	ABBV	AbbVie Inc	2.27%
4	UNH	UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	1.92%
5	HD	The Home Depot Inc	1.79%
6	PG	Procter & Gamble Company	1.74%
7	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.62%
8	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.61%
9	CVX	Chevron Corp	1.56%
10	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.48%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	21.96%
Consumer Defensive	14.86%
Financial Services	14.56%
Industrials	11.42%
Energy	11.22%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.32%
Utilities	5.76%
Technology	5.51%
Communication Services	2.97%
Basic Materials	2.27%
Real Estate	0.14%

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

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