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 $45.46 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: +13.20%, 1-year: +21.34%, 3-year annualised: +23.67%, 5-year annualised: +13.55%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.73, 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 1.57%, 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, 29.7%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 25.6%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 24.4%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 15.3%), 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 (24.3%), Financial Services (20.7%), Industrials (11.6%). 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 $22.99B 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 9.59% and a beta of 0.89 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.73 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
2026-10-01	$45.60	$45.63	$45.27	$45.46	$45.46	994,892
2026-09-30	$45.72	$45.81	$45.57	$45.57	$45.57	654,678
2026-09-29	$45.76	$45.76	$45.51	$45.64	$45.64	686,938
2026-09-28	$45.80	$45.90	$45.56	$45.72	$45.72	658,977
2026-09-25	$45.87	$46.03	$45.71	$45.97	$45.97	464,300
2026-09-24	$45.67	$45.79	$45.51	$45.71	$45.71	756,000
2026-09-23	$46.17	$46.17	$45.78	$45.78	$45.78	723,310
2026-09-22	$46.20	$46.37	$46.15	$46.28	$46.28	556,455
2026-09-21	$45.78	$46.09	$45.68	$46.05	$46.05	519,139
2026-09-18	$45.51	$45.55	$45.26	$45.41	$45.41	438,500

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.30%
Financial Services	20.71%
Industrials	11.65%
Basic Materials	7.48%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.17%
Healthcare	7.05%
Energy	6.90%
Communication Services	5.97%
Consumer Defensive	4.26%
Utilities	2.49%
Real Estate	2.03%

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