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 $39.20 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: +20.23%, 1-year: +44.93%, 3-year annualised: +23.26%, 5-year annualised: +15.76%, 10-year annualised: +12.58%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.81, 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 3.60%, 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 Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.6%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 5.5%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 5.1%), TC Energy Corp (TRP, 5.0%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.8%) — 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 (32.7%), Energy (31.6%), Utilities (11.4%). 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 $4.15B 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 6.80% and a beta of 0.75 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.81 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
2026-06-22	$39.24	$39.31	$39.08	$39.20	$39.20	207,635
2026-06-19	$39.36	$39.45	$39.12	$39.22	$39.22	178,258
2026-06-18	$39.20	$39.22	$38.98	$39.11	$39.11	187,065
2026-06-17	$39.34	$39.45	$39.10	$39.19	$39.19	288,338
2026-06-16	$39.37	$39.48	$39.27	$39.33	$39.33	220,262
2026-06-15	$39.45	$39.45	$39.22	$39.45	$39.45	323,410
2026-06-12	$39.43	$39.71	$39.40	$39.60	$39.60	129,594
2026-06-11	$39.35	$39.53	$39.33	$39.37	$39.37	260,660
2026-06-10	$38.99	$39.27	$38.96	$39.12	$39.12	118,597
2026-06-09	$39.06	$39.09	$38.84	$38.97	$38.97	207,331

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.62%
2	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	5.48%
3	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.06%
4	TRP	TC Energy Corp	4.97%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.82%
6	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	4.54%
7	BMO	Bank of Montreal	4.46%
8	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	3.95%
9	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.94%
10	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.85%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	32.72%
Energy	31.58%
Utilities	11.36%
Communication Services	7.80%
Consumer Cyclicals	5.83%
Real Estate	4.72%
Basic Materials	3.89%
Industrials	0.74%
Technology	0.65%
Consumer Defensive	0.52%
Healthcare	0.18%

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

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