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. It tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEC last traded at $41.16 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: +11.54%, 1-year: +17.93%, 3-year annualised: +24.19%, 5-year annualised: +9.36%, 10-year annualised: +8.64%. 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 XEC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.57%, 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, 13.6%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 6.5%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 5.1%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG, 2.5%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.4%) — 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 (38.4%), Financial Services (19.6%), Consumer Cyclicals (7.9%). 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 $4.65B 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 21.46% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with 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
2026-10-22	$41.62	$41.62	$41.04	$41.16	$41.16	92,647
2026-10-21	$42.66	$42.66	$42.34	$42.55	$42.55	57,023
2026-10-20	$42.07	$42.63	$42.04	$42.42	$42.42	58,021
2026-10-19	$42.86	$42.86	$42.50	$42.54	$42.54	75,697
2026-10-16	$42.98	$42.98	$42.26	$42.32	$42.32	89,696
2026-10-15	$42.75	$43.31	$42.50	$43.31	$43.31	112,514
2026-10-14	$44.02	$44.16	$43.62	$43.63	$43.63	103,551
2026-10-13	$44.30	$44.45	$44.10	$44.44	$44.44	52,133
2026-10-09	$45.32	$45.37	$45.20	$45.27	$45.27	38,900
2026-10-08	$45.07	$45.09	$44.50	$44.73	$44.73	50,603

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	13.62%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	6.52%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	5.10%
4	IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	2.53%
5	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.40%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.60%
7	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.59%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	0.78%

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.42%
Financial Services	19.57%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.87%
Industrials	7.85%
Basic Materials	6.45%
Communication Services	5.60%
Energy	3.66%
Healthcare	3.63%
Consumer Defensive	2.90%
Utilities	2.04%
Real Estate	1.59%

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iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC : TSX)

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