Question 1

What is XEC?

Accepted Answer

XEC (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Emerging Markets Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEC last traded at $45.16 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XEC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEC historical returns: YTD: +22.38%, 1-year: +31.52%, 3-year annualised: +25.10%, 5-year annualised: +10.96%, 10-year annualised: +9.29%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.22, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.58%, paid half-yearly. 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 XEC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEC's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 13.1%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 6.2%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 4.7%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.5%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988, 1.7%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEC's largest sector exposures are Technology (42.2%), Financial Services (18.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (7.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEC has approximately $4.97B 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 XEC launched?

Accepted Answer

XEC was launched on April 10, 2013, giving it a 13-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 XEC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEC has a 1-year volatility of 21.82% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.22 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
2026-10-01	$45.09	$45.23	$44.85	$45.16	$45.16	35,431
2026-09-30	$45.17	$45.18	$44.98	$45.09	$45.09	43,700
2026-09-29	$45.29	$45.37	$45.11	$45.35	$45.35	56,679
2026-09-28	$45.25	$45.25	$44.70	$45.20	$45.20	45,469
2026-09-25	$45.40	$45.69	$45.27	$45.56	$45.56	61,319
2026-09-24	$45.23	$45.30	$44.95	$45.13	$45.13	30,204
2026-09-23	$45.72	$45.72	$45.18	$45.25	$45.25	48,524
2026-09-22	$45.71	$46.11	$45.63	$46.10	$46.10	48,666
2026-09-21	$45.25	$45.81	$45.25	$45.74	$45.74	43,788
2026-09-18	$44.56	$44.56	$44.30	$44.53	$44.53	33,628

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	13.09%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	6.23%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	4.73%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.49%
5	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.71%
6	IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	1.63%
7	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.25%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	0.79%

Sector	Weight
Technology	42.22%
Financial Services	18.06%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.84%
Industrials	7.42%
Basic Materials	6.12%
Communication Services	5.47%
Healthcare	3.49%
Energy	3.33%
Consumer Defensive	2.73%
Utilities	1.87%
Real Estate	1.46%

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