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 $43.51 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: +17.91%, 1-year: +33.35%, 3-year annualised: +22.82%, 5-year annualised: +10.25%, 10-year annualised: +9.08%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.07, 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 1.63%, 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, 13.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 6.1%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 4.7%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG, 2.9%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.7%) — 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 (39.0%), Financial Services (18.4%), Consumer Cyclicals (9.0%). 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 $4.61B 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 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 21.90% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.07 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
2026-08-20	$43.18	$43.57	$43.18	$43.51	$43.51	32,739
2026-08-19	$43.63	$43.63	$43.22	$43.30	$43.30	12,735
2026-08-18	$43.82	$43.82	$43.07	$43.13	$43.13	69,941
2026-08-17	$44.08	$44.62	$44.08	$44.25	$44.25	46,163
2026-08-14	$44.03	$44.08	$43.69	$43.82	$43.82	39,150
2026-08-13	$43.96	$44.28	$43.94	$44.02	$44.02	51,829
2026-08-12	$44.02	$44.02	$43.82	$43.95	$43.95	24,325
2026-08-11	$43.51	$43.51	$43.17	$43.30	$43.30	34,316
2026-08-10	$43.25	$43.32	$43.11	$43.23	$43.23	77,708
2026-08-07	$43.55	$43.57	$43.05	$43.38	$43.38	67,980

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	13.15%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	6.13%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	4.74%
4	IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	2.90%
5	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.66%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.78%
7	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.13%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	0.70%

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.98%
Financial Services	18.40%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.00%
Industrials	7.72%
Basic Materials	6.52%
Communication Services	5.89%
Healthcare	3.61%
Energy	3.45%
Consumer Defensive	2.95%
Utilities	1.90%
Real Estate	1.57%

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

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