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 $52.14 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: +11.43%, 1-year: +21.95%, 3-year annualised: +17.35%, 5-year annualised: +10.74%, 10-year annualised: +9.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, 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 2.34%, 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 ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.9%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA, 2.9%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.3%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.1%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 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 (24.5%), Industrials (19.5%), Technology (10.4%). 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 $22.65B 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 12.69% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.41 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
2026-07-30	$51.65	$52.15	$51.57	$52.14	$52.14	280,651
2026-07-29	$51.20	$51.56	$50.91	$50.96	$50.96	407,419
2026-07-28	$51.18	$51.47	$51.05	$51.44	$51.44	203,501
2026-07-27	$51.73	$51.73	$51.26	$51.50	$51.50	278,425
2026-07-24	$51.14	$51.38	$51.07	$51.19	$51.19	162,878
2026-07-23	$50.95	$51.00	$50.74	$50.83	$50.83	157,816
2026-07-22	$51.45	$51.65	$51.44	$51.52	$51.52	156,056
2026-07-21	$51.15	$51.51	$50.98	$51.49	$51.49	115,172
2026-07-20	$50.94	$50.97	$50.57	$50.67	$50.67	332,723
2026-07-17	$50.58	$50.91	$50.49	$50.83	$50.83	192,722

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.94%
2	IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	2.90%
3	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.26%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.12%
5	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.11%
6	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.09%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.02%
8	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	0.92%
9	SHEL	Shell plc	0.84%
10	8035	Tokyo Electron Limited	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.50%
Industrials	19.49%
Technology	10.39%
Healthcare	9.95%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.32%
Consumer Defensive	6.63%
Basic Materials	6.29%
Communication Services	4.45%
Energy	3.62%
Utilities	3.49%
Real Estate	2.88%

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MSFU		$16.18	+29.75%
AMDU		$17.56	+25.70%
SOXU		$34.94	+25.46%
AMDY	Harvest AMD Enhanced High Income Shares ETF - Class A Units	$38.75	+15.74%
MSHE-U	Harvest Microsoft Enhanced High Income Shares ETF	$8.86	+15.51%
MSHE	Harvest Microsoft Enhanced High Income Shares ETF - Class A Units	$9.08	+14.94%
SHPD		$10.99	+12.95%

iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF : TSX)

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