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 $28.40 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: +45.27%, 1-year: +53.11%, 3-year annualised: +22.49%, 5-year annualised: +30.19%, 10-year annualised: +12.09%. 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 2.46%, 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, 25.5%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 24.8%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 13.6%), Imperial Oil Ltd (IMO, 6.2%), Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU, 5.3%) — 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%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (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 $2.41B 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 27.50% and a beta of 0.95 (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
2026-10-01	$28.02	$28.57	$27.95	$28.40	$28.40	2,256,614
2026-09-30	$27.92	$28.35	$27.92	$28.01	$28.01	1,152,793
2026-09-29	$27.83	$28.07	$27.71	$27.81	$27.81	2,947,174
2026-09-28	$28.38	$28.56	$28.17	$28.18	$28.18	1,848,279
2026-09-25	$28.08	$28.25	$27.82	$28.07	$28.07	3,461,655
2026-09-24	$28.35	$28.74	$28.30	$28.32	$28.32	2,814,043
2026-09-23	$28.33	$28.56	$28.02	$28.21	$28.04	2,741,428
2026-09-22	$27.91	$28.46	$27.69	$28.07	$28.07	2,650,449
2026-09-21	$28.71	$28.85	$28.18	$28.25	$28.25	3,320,345
2026-09-18	$29.28	$29.28	$28.92	$29.01	$29.01	1,572,496

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	25.54%
2	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	24.79%
3	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	13.61%
4	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	6.18%
5	TOU	Tourmaline Oil Corp.	5.27%
6	WCP	Whitecap Resources Inc.	4.94%
7	ARX	ARC Resources Ltd.	4.27%
8	PSK	PrairieSky Royalty Ltd	1.93%
9	TVE	Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd	1.48%
10	PEY	Peyto Exploration&Development Corp	1.17%

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

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