Question 1

What is XEI?

Accepted Answer

XEI — iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Seeks long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index, net of expenses.

Question 2

What is the XEI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEI last traded at $40.34 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XEI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 22% 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 XEI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEI historical returns: YTD: +23.72%, 1-year: +43.10%, 3-year annualised: +23.99%, 5-year annualised: +16.40%, 10-year annualised: +12.38%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.91, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.37%, paid monthly. 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 XEI invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEI's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 5.1%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 5.1%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.1%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 5.1%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.7%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEI invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEI's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (32.2%), Energy (30.4%), Utilities (11.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEI has approximately $4.40B 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 XEI launched?

Accepted Answer

XEI was launched on April 12, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XEI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEI has a 1-year volatility of 6.92% and a beta of 0.75 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.91 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
2026-08-13	$40.15	$40.35	$40.12	$40.34	$40.34	134,769
2026-08-12	$39.92	$40.15	$39.89	$40.12	$40.12	166,338
2026-08-11	$39.81	$40.03	$39.81	$39.94	$39.94	157,135
2026-08-10	$39.68	$39.83	$39.60	$39.73	$39.73	191,985
2026-08-07	$39.70	$39.70	$39.42	$39.57	$39.57	195,312
2026-08-06	$40.02	$40.02	$39.74	$39.81	$39.81	139,271
2026-08-05	$40.37	$40.37	$39.84	$39.84	$39.84	248,816
2026-08-04	$40.33	$40.36	$40.07	$40.28	$40.28	312,918
2026-07-31	$40.71	$40.79	$40.53	$40.56	$40.56	193,000
2026-07-30	$40.72	$40.78	$40.54	$40.77	$40.77	127,383

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	5.13%
2	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.11%
3	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.07%
4	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	5.06%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.66%
6	TRP	TC Energy Corp	4.52%
7	BMO	Bank of Montreal	4.42%
8	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	4.02%
9	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.83%
10	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.79%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	32.18%
Energy	30.37%
Utilities	11.49%
Communication Services	7.15%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.23%
Real Estate	4.84%
Basic Materials	4.09%
Industrials	2.23%
Technology	0.71%
Consumer Defensive	0.52%
Healthcare	0.20%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
SHPU		$12.57	+10.75%
PLTU		$32.91	+10.21%
CGMD		$6.91	+8.82%
RBNU		$30.93	+8.76%
MUU		$14.96	+8.41%
TSLU		$13.29	+7.52%
COIU		$3.91	+6.83%
HODY	Harvest Robinhood Enhanced High Income Shares ETF	$6.50	+5.26%

CIBC Investor's Edge

iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI : TSX)

Price Chart (30 Days)

Key Statistics

Recent Price History

Annualised Returns

Top 10 Holdings

Sector Weights

About iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF

ETF Details

7 stocks to buy and hold forever

Compare XEI

Explore More

Compare XEI vs Similar ETFs

Frequently Asked Questions — XEI