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 $44.80 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: +11.55%, 1-year: +23.14%, 3-year annualised: +20.20%, 5-year annualised: +13.01%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.75, 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 1.59%, 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, 28.4%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 24.9%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 24.4%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 17.1%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 5.0%). 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 (22.3%), Financial Services (21.8%), Industrials (12.3%). 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 $20.42B 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 9.21% and a beta of 0.90 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.75 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
2026-07-31	$44.92	$44.93	$44.49	$44.80	$44.80	742,767
2026-07-30	$44.57	$44.78	$44.42	$44.78	$44.78	571,536
2026-07-29	$44.72	$44.78	$44.13	$44.13	$44.13	1,190,701
2026-07-28	$44.66	$44.85	$44.46	$44.82	$44.82	1,319,128
2026-07-27	$44.99	$44.99	$44.57	$44.79	$44.79	710,201
2026-07-24	$44.63	$44.79	$44.47	$44.56	$44.56	636,528
2026-07-23	$44.50	$44.65	$44.32	$44.46	$44.46	837,054
2026-07-22	$44.97	$45.13	$44.94	$44.96	$44.96	426,030
2026-07-21	$44.73	$45.00	$44.59	$44.98	$44.98	488,385
2026-07-20	$44.73	$44.76	$44.36	$44.39	$44.39	886,606

Sector	Weight
Technology	22.30%
Financial Services	21.84%
Industrials	12.27%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.48%
Energy	7.08%
Healthcare	7.04%
Basic Materials	6.69%
Communication Services	5.79%
Consumer Defensive	4.47%
Utilities	2.79%
Real Estate	2.24%

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