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 $52.77 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: +12.78%, 1-year: +24.00%, 3-year annualised: +18.27%, 5-year annualised: +10.94%, 10-year annualised: +10.35%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.37, 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 2.21%, 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, 4.1%), ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.4%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.3%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.2%), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN, 1.1%) — 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 (22.7%), Industrials (19.5%), Technology (11.8%). 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 $21.84B 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 12.67% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.37 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	$52.85	$52.86	$52.67	$52.77	$52.77	274,626
2026-06-19	$52.55	$52.74	$52.54	$52.55	$52.55	182,385
2026-06-18	$52.60	$52.68	$52.47	$52.63	$52.63	183,310
2026-06-17	$52.52	$52.76	$52.19	$52.27	$52.27	375,823
2026-06-16	$52.34	$52.37	$52.08	$52.17	$52.17	194,378
2026-06-15	$52.33	$52.33	$51.90	$52.00	$52.00	261,191
2026-06-12	$51.45	$51.74	$51.26	$51.66	$51.66	458,833
2026-06-11	$50.44	$51.42	$50.39	$51.37	$51.37	704,219
2026-06-10	$50.16	$50.36	$49.82	$49.83	$49.83	403,173
2026-06-09	$50.88	$51.06	$49.86	$50.50	$50.50	789,647

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	4.09%
2	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.45%
3	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.26%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.16%
5	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.10%
6	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.08%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.02%
8	SHEL	Shell plc	0.92%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	0.91%
10	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	0.89%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	22.73%
Industrials	19.50%
Technology	11.84%
Healthcare	9.76%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.29%
Basic Materials	6.57%
Consumer Defensive	6.39%
Communication Services	4.68%
Energy	3.79%
Utilities	3.57%
Real Estate	2.87%

iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF : TSX)

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