Question 1

What is XDV?

Accepted Answer

XDV (iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Dividend and Income Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XDV ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XDV last traded at $47.23 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XDV MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XDV annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XDV historical returns: YTD: +18.52%, 1-year: +37.54%, 3-year annualised: +27.28%, 5-year annualised: +15.03%, 10-year annualised: +12.37%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.90, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XDV pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XDV distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.40%, 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 XDV invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDV's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 8.8%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 8.4%), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC-A, 7.4%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 5.9%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.7%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XDV invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDV's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (55.7%), Energy (10.5%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XDV? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XDV has approximately $2.61B 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 XDV launched?

Accepted Answer

XDV was launched on December 19, 2005, giving it a 21-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 XDV in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XDV has a 1-year volatility of 10.27% and a beta of 0.81 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.90 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	$47.22	$47.31	$47.09	$47.23	$47.23	25,420
2026-09-23	$47.68	$47.77	$47.38	$47.38	$47.38	20,817
2026-09-22	$48.08	$48.08	$47.77	$47.79	$47.79	25,477
2026-09-21	$47.93	$48.08	$47.93	$48.04	$48.04	32,706
2026-09-18	$47.72	$47.86	$47.65	$47.86	$47.86	8,430
2026-09-17	$47.85	$47.99	$47.82	$47.90	$47.90	28,381
2026-09-16	$47.55	$47.85	$47.34	$47.59	$47.59	20,692
2026-09-15	$47.57	$47.57	$47.25	$47.53	$47.53	5,491
2026-09-14	$47.59	$47.73	$47.50	$47.60	$47.60	22,248
2026-09-11	$47.60	$47.70	$47.25	$47.51	$47.51	21,403

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.76%
2	BMO	Bank of Montreal	8.45%
3	CTC-A	Canadian Tire Corporation Limited	7.41%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.86%
5	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.74%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.20%
7	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	4.78%
8	GWO	Great-West Lifeco Inc.	4.01%
9	TRP	TC Energy Corp	3.71%
10	POW	Power Corporation Of Canada	3.54%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	55.71%
Energy	10.52%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.45%
Utilities	10.02%
Communication Services	5.98%
Industrials	4.33%
Consumer Defensive	1.64%
Basic Materials	1.35%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%

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