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 $39.04 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: +19.74%, 1-year: +33.31%, 3-year annualised: +23.98%, 5-year annualised: +15.95%, 10-year annualised: +11.96%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.92, 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 3.44%, 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 Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 5.4%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.2%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 5.1%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 5.0%), Nutrien Ltd (NTR, 4.4%) — 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 (31.4%), Energy (30.8%), Utilities (12.4%). 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 $4.35B 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 8.35% and a beta of 0.72 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.92 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
2026-09-24	$39.23	$39.33	$39.04	$39.04	$39.04	209,682
2026-09-23	$39.46	$39.58	$39.24	$39.24	$39.24	270,797
2026-09-22	$39.57	$39.68	$39.44	$39.46	$39.46	253,258
2026-09-21	$39.75	$39.78	$39.57	$39.60	$39.60	221,496
2026-09-18	$39.83	$39.83	$39.59	$39.75	$39.75	100,697
2026-09-17	$39.73	$39.96	$39.73	$39.89	$39.89	124,600
2026-09-16	$39.81	$39.88	$39.46	$39.66	$39.66	169,629
2026-09-15	$39.79	$39.84	$39.64	$39.82	$39.82	111,309
2026-09-14	$39.60	$39.95	$39.60	$39.75	$39.75	231,340
2026-09-11	$39.69	$39.75	$39.45	$39.60	$39.60	127,485

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	5.37%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.16%
3	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.13%
4	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	5.05%
5	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	4.42%
6	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.37%
7	TRP	TC Energy Corp	4.23%
8	BMO	Bank of Montreal	4.23%
9	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.98%
10	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.70%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	31.43%
Energy	30.78%
Utilities	12.41%
Communication Services	6.86%
Consumer Cyclicals	5.90%
Basic Materials	4.55%
Real Estate	4.40%
Industrials	2.08%
Consumer Defensive	0.71%
Technology	0.69%
Healthcare	0.20%

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