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 $48.92 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: +22.76%, 1-year: +46.79%, 3-year annualised: +26.76%, 5-year annualised: +14.67%, 10-year annualised: +12.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.81, 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 3.30%, 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, 8.7%), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC-A, 7.8%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.6%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 5.5%) — 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 (54.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.2%), Energy (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 $2.69B 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 8.31% and a beta of 0.86 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.81 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	$48.84	$48.99	$48.74	$48.92	$48.92	16,650
2026-08-12	$48.61	$48.84	$48.61	$48.83	$48.83	19,682
2026-08-11	$48.70	$48.91	$48.53	$48.54	$48.54	40,112
2026-08-10	$48.56	$48.72	$48.36	$48.58	$48.58	73,722
2026-08-07	$48.56	$48.64	$48.36	$48.63	$48.63	35,720
2026-08-06	$48.86	$48.86	$48.35	$48.50	$48.50	50,195
2026-08-05	$48.82	$49.00	$48.50	$48.62	$48.62	35,711
2026-08-04	$48.76	$48.85	$48.52	$48.77	$48.77	75,990
2026-07-31	$48.73	$48.92	$48.73	$48.74	$48.74	53,100
2026-07-30	$48.54	$48.78	$48.53	$48.74	$48.74	41,691

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.79%
2	BMO	Bank of Montreal	8.71%
3	CTC-A	Canadian Tire Corporation Limited	7.83%
4	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.57%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.51%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.32%
7	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	4.95%
8	GWO	Great-West Lifeco Inc.	4.09%
9	TRP	TC Energy Corp	3.91%
10	POW	Power Corporation Of Canada	3.58%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	54.77%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.21%
Energy	10.37%
Utilities	10.25%
Communication Services	6.21%
Industrials	4.29%
Consumer Defensive	1.51%
Basic Materials	1.38%
Real Estate	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

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