Question 1

What is XEF?

Accepted Answer

XEF (iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the International Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEF last traded at $51.45 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XEF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEF historical returns: YTD: +9.96%, 1-year: +20.05%, 3-year annualised: +20.50%, 5-year annualised: +10.91%, 10-year annualised: +9.71%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.44, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.30%, 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 XEF invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEF's top holdings include iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA, 3.7%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.4%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.3%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.1%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.0%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEF invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEF's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (24.2%), Industrials (19.4%), Technology (11.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEF has approximately $24.26B 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 XEF launched?

Accepted Answer

XEF 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 XEF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEF has a 1-year volatility of 12.51% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.44 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	$51.77	$51.84	$51.30	$51.45	$51.45	318,237
2026-09-30	$52.20	$52.30	$51.91	$51.95	$51.95	267,638
2026-09-29	$52.11	$52.13	$51.78	$52.05	$52.05	292,148
2026-09-28	$52.19	$52.46	$52.02	$52.27	$52.27	260,247
2026-09-25	$52.26	$52.44	$52.05	$52.44	$52.44	262,602
2026-09-24	$51.81	$52.07	$51.66	$51.93	$51.93	303,100
2026-09-23	$52.33	$52.33	$51.79	$51.94	$51.94	355,100
2026-09-22	$52.56	$52.74	$52.35	$52.64	$52.64	541,496
2026-09-21	$52.13	$52.39	$52.05	$52.37	$52.37	279,164
2026-09-18	$51.75	$51.75	$51.52	$51.67	$51.67	177,755

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	3.67%
2	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.42%
3	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.31%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.13%
5	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.03%
6	SHEL	Shell plc	0.93%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.92%
8	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	0.90%
9	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	0.90%
10	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	0.89%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.17%
Industrials	19.41%
Technology	11.39%
Healthcare	9.65%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.82%
Basic Materials	6.55%
Consumer Defensive	6.26%
Communication Services	4.71%
Energy	4.00%
Utilities	3.40%
Real Estate	2.64%

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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF : TSX)

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