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 $45.34 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: +12.90%, 1-year: +24.00%, 3-year annualised: +22.62%, 5-year annualised: +13.18%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.63, 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 1.60%, 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, 29.2%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 25.4%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 24.6%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 16.1%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 4.7%). 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 Financial Services (25.1%), Technology (17.5%), Industrials (13.1%). 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 $21.64B 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 9.64% and a beta of 0.90 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.63 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
2026-08-20	$45.39	$45.55	$45.30	$45.34	$45.34	925,754
2026-08-19	$45.88	$45.88	$45.57	$45.60	$45.60	738,261
2026-08-18	$45.90	$45.92	$45.68	$45.71	$45.71	828,780
2026-08-17	$46.19	$46.24	$46.06	$46.08	$46.08	708,348
2026-08-14	$46.35	$46.35	$46.13	$46.19	$46.19	690,761
2026-08-13	$46.25	$46.46	$46.25	$46.37	$46.37	374,751
2026-08-12	$46.22	$46.24	$46.09	$46.19	$46.19	437,299
2026-08-11	$46.17	$46.19	$45.89	$45.94	$45.94	628,118
2026-08-10	$46.08	$46.12	$45.98	$46.05	$46.05	724,117
2026-08-07	$46.07	$46.11	$45.92	$46.10	$46.10	537,160

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	25.11%
Technology	17.51%
Industrials	13.14%
Basic Materials	9.34%
Energy	8.58%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.80%
Healthcare	5.82%
Communication Services	4.50%
Consumer Defensive	4.31%
Utilities	2.83%
Real Estate	2.05%

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