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 $39.70 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: +21.75%, 1-year: +30.47%, 3-year annualised: +23.90%, 5-year annualised: +15.72%, 10-year annualised: +11.61%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.99, 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 3.71%, 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, 5.0%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 5.0%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 4.9%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 5.1%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 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 Energy (31.2%), Financial Services (29.5%), Utilities (12.8%). 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 $4.29B 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 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 10.05% and a beta of 0.72 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.99 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
2026-10-14	$39.66	$39.80	$39.51	$39.70	$39.70	228,602
2026-10-13	$39.31	$39.69	$39.25	$39.65	$39.65	177,678
2026-10-09	$38.85	$39.06	$38.76	$38.96	$38.96	162,700
2026-10-08	$38.60	$38.91	$38.55	$38.81	$38.81	169,473
2026-10-07	$38.97	$39.05	$38.54	$38.54	$38.54	177,619
2026-10-06	$38.86	$39.11	$38.81	$39.00	$39.00	198,988
2026-10-05	$39.00	$39.00	$38.63	$38.86	$38.86	187,264
2026-10-02	$38.68	$39.02	$38.68	$39.00	$39.00	167,135
2026-10-01	$38.72	$38.77	$38.36	$38.75	$38.75	244,480
2026-09-30	$38.89	$38.95	$38.74	$38.78	$38.78	142,994

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	4.97%
2	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.04%
3	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	4.87%
4	ENB	Enbridge Inc	5.12%
5	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	4.77%
6	TRP	TC Energy Corp	4.32%
7	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	4.20%
8	BMO	Bank of Montreal	4.24%
9	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.96%
10	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.74%

Sector	Weight
Energy	31.23%
Financial Services	29.50%
Utilities	12.77%
Communication Services	6.22%
Consumer Cyclicals	5.99%
Basic Materials	4.50%
Real Estate	4.38%
Industrials	2.38%
Technology	0.75%
Consumer Defensive	0.70%
Healthcare	0.18%

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

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