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 $47.89 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: +29.77%, 1-year: +46.26%, 3-year annualised: +23.45%, 5-year annualised: +9.79%, 10-year annualised: +10.72%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.31, 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 1.54%, 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, 12.8%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 6.8%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 5.9%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG, 2.5%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.3%) — and 4 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 (40.9%), Financial Services (17.5%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.7%). 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 $4.52B 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 20.34% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.31 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
2026-06-22	$47.98	$48.09	$47.76	$47.88	$47.88	85,511
2026-06-19	$47.11	$47.54	$47.00	$47.16	$47.16	52,442
2026-06-18	$47.04	$47.65	$47.04	$47.52	$47.52	44,070
2026-06-17	$46.44	$46.76	$46.05	$46.06	$46.06	53,353
2026-06-16	$46.26	$46.44	$45.68	$45.73	$45.73	72,478
2026-06-15	$46.40	$46.53	$46.19	$46.51	$46.51	100,068
2026-06-12	$44.72	$45.15	$44.53	$45.07	$45.07	65,425
2026-06-11	$43.39	$44.82	$43.37	$44.73	$44.73	102,777
2026-06-10	$43.21	$43.77	$42.78	$42.80	$42.80	170,790
2026-06-09	$44.44	$44.55	$42.55	$43.55	$43.55	109,272

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	12.83%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	6.82%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	5.92%
4	IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	2.49%
5	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.33%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.79%
7	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.38%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.05%
9	2317	Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd	0.77%

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.94%
Financial Services	17.53%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.66%
Industrials	7.88%
Communication Services	6.06%
Basic Materials	5.99%
Energy	3.31%
Healthcare	3.22%
Consumer Defensive	2.90%
Utilities	1.96%
Real Estate	1.55%

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

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