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 $43.70 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: +12.86%, 1-year: +21.90%, 3-year annualised: +26.00%, 5-year annualised: +14.07%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.88, 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 2.00%, 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, 8.6%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.9%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 5.0%), 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 (36.6%), Basic Materials (18.4%), Energy (17.8%). 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 $654M 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 10.25% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.88 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
2026-10-22	$43.85	$43.85	$43.61	$43.70	$43.70	5,718
2026-10-21	$44.02	$44.28	$44.02	$44.26	$44.26	5,497
2026-10-20	$43.60	$43.90	$43.60	$43.90	$43.90	3,151
2026-10-19	$43.91	$43.91	$43.55	$43.71	$43.71	4,755
2026-10-16	$43.97	$44.34	$43.83	$44.00	$44.00	7,043
2026-10-15	$43.83	$43.97	$43.83	$43.97	$43.97	790
2026-10-14	$43.64	$43.64	$43.22	$43.30	$43.30	3,518
2026-10-13	$43.64	$43.79	$43.64	$43.79	$43.79	874
2026-10-09	$43.38	$43.38	$43.38	$43.38	$43.38	400
2026-10-08	$42.58	$42.87	$42.58	$42.75	$42.75	4,314

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.56%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.85%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.99%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.93%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.77%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.55%
7	BMO	Bank of Montreal	2.96%
8	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	3.00%
9	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	3.00%
10	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	2.78%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	36.62%
Basic Materials	18.39%
Energy	17.82%
Technology	9.66%
Industrials	7.59%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.86%
Utilities	2.39%
Consumer Defensive	1.53%
Real Estate	0.83%
Communication Services	0.20%
Healthcare	0.05%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
SOXD		$18.09	+20.44%
CGMD		$6.95	+16.03%
GASD		$5.54	+12.37%
GDXD	BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners -2x Daily Bear ETF	$9.75	+12.33%
SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$42.12	+11.75%
MSTZ		$1.97	+11.30%
CSUU		$12.05	+9.95%
QQQD		$7.28	+8.66%

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