Question 1

What is XEQT?

Accepted Answer

XEQT — iShares Core Equity Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in one or more exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock Canada or an affiliate that provide exposure to equity securities.

Question 2

What is the XEQT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEQT last traded at $45.05 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEQT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XEQT has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% 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. At 0%, XEQT is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are XEQT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEQT historical returns: YTD: +12.18%, 1-year: +16.77%, 3-year annualised: +24.26%, 5-year annualised: +13.87%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.93, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEQT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEQT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.56%, 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 XEQT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEQT's top holdings include iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market Index ETF (XTOT, 30.7%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 24.4%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 25.0%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 14.9%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 4.8%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEQT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEQT's largest sector exposures are Technology (23.6%), Financial Services (20.4%), Industrials (11.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEQT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEQT has approximately $23.50B 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 XEQT launched?

Accepted Answer

XEQT was launched on August 7, 2019, giving it a 7-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 XEQT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEQT has a 1-year volatility of 9.52% and a beta of 0.88 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.93 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
2026-10-22	$45.28	$45.30	$44.94	$45.05	$45.05	1,518,220
2026-10-21	$45.60	$45.75	$45.50	$45.66	$45.66	654,320
2026-10-20	$45.16	$45.58	$45.10	$45.44	$45.44	764,734
2026-10-19	$45.47	$45.51	$45.31	$45.35	$45.35	938,659
2026-10-16	$45.88	$45.95	$45.34	$45.46	$45.46	1,082,936
2026-10-15	$45.50	$45.87	$45.31	$45.85	$45.85	1,018,805
2026-10-14	$46.01	$46.06	$45.52	$45.62	$45.62	1,364,082
2026-10-13	$46.11	$46.16	$45.94	$46.14	$46.14	1,063,125
2026-10-09	$46.02	$46.19	$45.97	$46.16	$46.16	681,600
2026-10-08	$45.74	$45.80	$45.55	$45.65	$45.65	1,089,832

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.57%
Financial Services	20.39%
Industrials	11.52%
Energy	7.53%
Healthcare	7.44%
Basic Materials	7.24%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.23%
Communication Services	5.59%
Consumer Defensive	4.58%
Utilities	2.64%
Real Estate	2.04%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
SOXD		$18.09	+20.44%
CGMD		$6.95	+16.03%
GASD		$5.54	+12.37%
GDXD	BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners -2x Daily Bear ETF	$9.75	+12.33%
SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$42.12	+11.75%
MSTZ		$1.97	+11.30%
CSUU		$12.05	+9.95%
QQQD		$7.28	+8.66%

iShares Core Equity Portfolio (XEQT : TSX)

Price Chart (30 Days)

Key Statistics

Recent Price History

Annualised Returns

Top 10 Holdings

Sector Weights

About iShares Core Equity Portfolio

ETF Details

7 stocks to buy and hold forever

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions — XEQT