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 $44.06 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: +13.79%, 1-year: +32.42%, 3-year annualised: +25.38%, 5-year annualised: +14.92%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.60, 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 1.90%, 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, 8.7%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 6.1%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.1%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.0%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 4.0%) — 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 (19.8%), Energy (18.2%). 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 $661M 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 10.53% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.60 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	$44.13	$44.13	$44.06	$44.06	$44.06	12,230
2026-08-19	$44.37	$44.38	$44.22	$44.27	$44.27	7,105
2026-08-18	$44.57	$44.57	$44.23	$44.24	$44.24	2,072
2026-08-17	$44.70	$44.74	$44.67	$44.67	$44.67	919
2026-08-14	$44.71	$44.72	$44.61	$44.72	$44.72	3,319
2026-08-13	$44.60	$44.71	$44.51	$44.71	$44.71	12,730
2026-08-12	$44.51	$44.67	$44.51	$44.67	$44.67	1,494
2026-08-11	$44.49	$44.49	$44.43	$44.43	$44.43	787
2026-08-10	$44.26	$44.26	$44.26	$44.26	$44.26	2,359
2026-08-07	$44.14	$44.25	$44.14	$44.25	$44.25	1,140

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.67%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	6.12%
3	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.07%
4	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.03%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	4.01%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.79%
7	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.25%
8	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	3.24%
9	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.84%
10	NA	National Bank of Canada	2.74%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	37.97%
Basic Materials	19.84%
Energy	18.20%
Technology	8.66%
Industrials	8.16%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.85%
Utilities	2.26%
Consumer Defensive	1.26%
Real Estate	0.61%
Communication Services	0.12%
Healthcare	0.06%

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