Question 1

What is XEG?

Accepted Answer

XEG (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Energy Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEG last traded at $27.77 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XEG has a management expense ratio (MER) of 60% 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.

Question 4

What are XEG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEG historical returns: YTD: +42.05%, 1-year: +57.29%, 3-year annualised: +24.29%, 5-year annualised: +31.99%, 10-year annualised: +11.80%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.90, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.93%, paid quarterly. 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 XEG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEG's top holdings include Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 24.5%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 24.2%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 12.8%), Imperial Oil Ltd (IMO, 6.4%), Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU, 5.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEG's largest sector exposures are Energy (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEG has approximately $2.29B 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 XEG launched?

Accepted Answer

XEG was launched on March 19, 2001, giving it a 25-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 XEG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEG has a 1-year volatility of 24.31% and a beta of 0.91 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.90 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-31	$27.72	$27.90	$27.55	$27.77	$27.77	2,184,377
2026-07-30	$27.12	$27.63	$27.00	$27.58	$27.58	1,265,348
2026-07-29	$27.12	$27.35	$27.06	$27.27	$27.27	2,418,711
2026-07-28	$26.61	$26.88	$26.22	$26.43	$26.43	3,258,959
2026-07-27	$26.76	$27.06	$26.54	$26.70	$26.70	2,562,188
2026-07-24	$27.65	$27.88	$27.39	$27.52	$27.52	2,306,058
2026-07-23	$27.61	$27.87	$27.59	$27.75	$27.75	2,873,223
2026-07-22	$27.09	$27.33	$27.03	$27.15	$27.15	1,576,451
2026-07-21	$26.48	$26.81	$26.45	$26.81	$26.81	1,927,579
2026-07-20	$26.10	$26.38	$25.90	$26.23	$26.23	1,200,055

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	24.49%
2	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	24.22%
3	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	12.77%
4	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	6.42%
5	TOU	Tourmaline Oil Corp.	5.88%
6	WCP	Whitecap Resources Inc.	4.81%
7	ARX	ARC Resources Ltd.	4.54%
8	PSK	PrairieSky Royalty Ltd	1.98%
9	TVE	Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd	1.61%
10	ATH	Athabasca Oil Corp	1.33%

Sector	Weight
Energy	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG : TSX)

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