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 $42.53 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: +9.84%, 1-year: +32.80%, 3-year annualised: +23.45%, 5-year annualised: +14.04%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.72, 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 1.96%, 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, 7.9%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.1%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 3.7%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 3.5%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 2.9%) — and 3 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 (38.8%), Energy (19.4%), Basic Materials (17.3%). 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 $638M 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 10.34% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.72 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
2026-06-22	$42.41	$42.61	$42.41	$42.53	$42.53	2,487
2026-06-19	$42.49	$42.49	$42.37	$42.37	$42.37	2,368
2026-06-18	$42.86	$42.86	$42.57	$42.57	$42.57	1,256
2026-06-17	$42.99	$43.32	$42.74	$42.74	$42.74	1,434
2026-06-16	$42.96	$43.00	$42.94	$43.00	$43.00	2,606
2026-06-15	$42.92	$42.92	$42.76	$42.79	$42.79	4,414
2026-06-12	$42.18	$42.50	$42.18	$42.37	$42.37	2,567
2026-06-11	$41.69	$42.03	$41.69	$42.03	$42.03	3,438
2026-06-10	$41.71	$41.71	$41.37	$41.37	$41.37	2,950
2026-06-09	$41.97	$41.97	$41.25	$41.59	$41.59	3,651

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	7.92%
2	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.09%
3	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.66%
4	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.49%
5	BMO	Bank of Montreal	2.94%
6	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	2.84%
7	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	2.79%
8	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.70%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	38.84%
Energy	19.43%
Basic Materials	17.29%
Industrials	8.45%
Technology	8.05%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.95%
Utilities	2.79%
Consumer Defensive	1.36%
Real Estate	0.66%
Communication Services	0.14%
Healthcare	0.05%

iShares ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF (XESG : TSX)

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