Question 1

What is XEF?

Accepted Answer

XEF (iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global 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 $51.21 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XEF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEF historical returns: YTD: +9.45%, 1-year: +12.09%, 3-year annualised: +19.76%, 5-year annualised: +10.92%, 10-year annualised: +9.20%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.60, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XEF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.29%, 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 5

What does XEF invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEF's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.8%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA, 2.4%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.4%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.1%), Shell plc (SHEL, 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 6

What sectors does XEF invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEF's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.4%), Industrials (19.1%), Technology (11.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XEF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEF has approximately $24.18B 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 8

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 9

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 10

How risky is XEF?

Accepted Answer

XEF has a 1-year volatility of 12.99% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.60 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
2026-10-29	$51.04	$51.22	$51.02	$51.21	$51.21	202,034
2026-10-28	$51.07	$51.09	$50.78	$50.89	$50.89	345,034
2026-10-27	$50.76	$51.12	$50.72	$51.08	$51.08	244,622
2026-10-26	$50.73	$50.95	$50.65	$50.70	$50.70	353,058
2026-10-23	$50.21	$50.49	$50.10	$50.44	$50.44	231,227
2026-10-22	$50.92	$50.96	$50.63	$50.74	$50.74	325,485
2026-10-21	$51.48	$51.49	$51.10	$51.33	$51.33	335,483
2026-10-20	$50.81	$51.29	$50.75	$51.24	$51.24	319,023
2026-10-19	$51.29	$51.30	$50.97	$51.03	$51.03	457,567
2026-10-16	$51.90	$51.97	$51.33	$51.42	$51.42	294,793

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.80%
2	IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	2.38%
3	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.35%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.14%
5	SHEL	Shell plc	1.04%
6	NOVN	Novartis AG	0.97%
7	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	0.97%
8	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	0.98%
9	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.89%
10	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	0.91%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.43%
Industrials	19.07%
Technology	11.07%
Healthcare	10.40%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.24%
Consumer Defensive	6.85%
Basic Materials	6.56%
Communication Services	4.76%
Energy	4.27%
Utilities	3.52%
Real Estate	2.80%

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LLHE-U	Harvest Eli Lilly Enhanced High Income Shares ETF	$11.25	+9.22%
GASD		$6.29	+8.45%
GDXD	BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners -2x Daily Bear ETF	$9.91	+7.89%
SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$45.86	+7.83%
HND	BetaPro Natural Gas 2x Daily Bear	$29.33	+6.97%
LLHE	Harvest Eli Lilly Enhanced High Income Shares ETF - Class A Units	$11.55	+6.06%
QQQD		$6.98	+4.96%

iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF : TSX)

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