Question 1

What is XESG?

Accepted Answer

XESG — iShares ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XESG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XESG last traded at $42.87 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XESG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XESG 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%, XESG is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are XESG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XESG historical returns: YTD: +10.72%, 1-year: +21.55%, 3-year annualised: +25.06%, 5-year annualised: +14.59%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.79, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XESG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XESG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.84%, 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 XESG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XESG's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 8.1%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.9%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.9%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 3.9%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 3.8%) — 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 XESG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XESG's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (38.0%), Basic Materials (20.3%), Energy (17.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XESG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XESG has approximately $644M 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 XESG launched?

Accepted Answer

XESG was launched on March 18, 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 XESG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XESG has a 1-year volatility of 10.33% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.79 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	$42.97	$42.97	$42.71	$42.87	$42.87	1,909
2026-09-30	$43.31	$43.31	$43.09	$43.09	$43.09	2,086
2026-09-29	$43.10	$43.17	$43.10	$43.17	$43.17	486
2026-09-28	$43.20	$43.32	$43.15	$43.24	$43.24	5,655
2026-09-25	$43.60	$43.62	$43.50	$43.62	$43.62	3,300
2026-09-24	$43.45	$43.51	$43.45	$43.51	$43.51	1,200
2026-09-23	$44.36	$44.36	$43.87	$43.87	$43.87	2,785
2026-09-22	$44.45	$44.70	$44.45	$44.68	$44.68	1,048
2026-09-21	$44.09	$44.18	$44.00	$44.17	$44.17	2,497
2026-09-18	$44.05	$44.05	$43.76	$43.91	$43.91	1,224

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.13%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.93%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.85%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.88%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.76%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.34%
7	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	3.00%
8	BMO	Bank of Montreal	2.94%
9	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.90%
10	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2.86%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	37.98%
Basic Materials	20.30%
Energy	17.55%
Technology	9.01%
Industrials	7.84%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.61%
Utilities	2.31%
Consumer Defensive	1.37%
Real Estate	0.79%
Communication Services	0.20%
Healthcare	0.04%

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