Question 1

What is XEU?

Accepted Answer

XEU (iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the European Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Eur GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEU last traded at $41.35 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XEU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEU historical returns: YTD: +9.28%, 1-year: +17.95%, 3-year annualised: +19.18%, 5-year annualised: +10.63%, 10-year annualised: +10.34%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.28, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.63%, paid half-yearly. 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 XEU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEU's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 3.9%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.2%), iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR, 2.0%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.9%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.7%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Eur GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEU's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.8%), Industrials (20.1%), Healthcare (12.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEU has approximately $702M 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 XEU launched?

Accepted Answer

XEU was launched on April 15, 2014, giving it a 12-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 XEU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEU has a 1-year volatility of 11.44% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.28 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	$41.38	$41.38	$41.30	$41.35	$41.35	7,755
2026-08-19	$41.42	$41.50	$41.42	$41.48	$41.48	2,167
2026-08-18	$41.29	$41.52	$41.29	$41.40	$41.40	2,988
2026-08-17	$41.86	$41.86	$41.60	$41.60	$41.60	2,349
2026-08-14	$41.73	$41.73	$41.73	$41.73	$41.73	759
2026-08-13	$41.97	$41.97	$41.90	$41.95	$41.95	2,570
2026-08-12	$41.82	$41.89	$41.82	$41.84	$41.84	1,321
2026-08-11	$42.02	$42.02	$41.85	$41.85	$41.85	1,124
2026-08-10	$42.09	$42.09	$41.85	$41.91	$41.91	1,740
2026-08-07	$42.17	$42.17	$41.95	$42.02	$42.02	1,981

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	3.89%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.21%
3	IEUR	iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF	1.95%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.87%
5	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.74%
6	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.57%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.57%
8	SHEL	Shell plc	1.55%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	1.47%
10	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.24%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.84%
Industrials	20.12%
Healthcare	12.48%
Technology	9.04%
Consumer Defensive	7.80%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.72%
Basic Materials	5.55%
Energy	5.07%
Utilities	4.24%
Communication Services	3.69%
Real Estate	1.45%

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iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (XEU : TSX)

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