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 $28.73 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: +46.96%, 1-year: +73.97%, 3-year annualised: +24.45%, 5-year annualised: +36.10%, 10-year annualised: +11.63%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.96, 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 2.52%, 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 Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 25.8%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 25.1%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 13.2%), Imperial Oil Ltd (IMO, 6.3%), 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%), 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 $2.36B 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 27.55% and a beta of 0.96 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.96 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
2026-08-20	$28.78	$28.94	$28.60	$28.73	$28.73	2,531,489
2026-08-19	$28.58	$28.80	$28.28	$28.35	$28.35	1,851,453
2026-08-18	$28.44	$28.54	$28.25	$28.51	$28.51	937,875
2026-08-17	$27.73	$28.21	$27.72	$28.18	$28.18	1,934,171
2026-08-14	$27.61	$27.89	$27.56	$27.61	$27.61	1,468,340
2026-08-13	$27.03	$27.50	$26.96	$27.48	$27.48	1,820,170
2026-08-12	$27.08	$27.40	$27.03	$27.27	$27.27	1,259,989
2026-08-11	$27.04	$27.32	$26.93	$27.18	$27.18	859,121
2026-08-10	$26.39	$27.16	$26.39	$26.99	$26.99	3,013,859
2026-08-07	$26.02	$26.23	$25.82	$26.03	$26.03	1,162,578

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	25.78%
2	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	25.14%
3	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	13.23%
4	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	6.32%
5	TOU	Tourmaline Oil Corp.	5.29%
6	WCP	Whitecap Resources Inc.	4.66%
7	ARX	ARC Resources Ltd.	4.40%
8	PSK	PrairieSky Royalty Ltd	1.87%
9	TVE	Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd	1.50%
10	PEY	Peyto Exploration&Development Corp	1.22%

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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