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 $40.26 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: +6.40%, 1-year: +16.15%, 3-year annualised: +18.20%, 5-year annualised: +10.45%, 10-year annualised: +10.03%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.35, 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%), iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR, 3.1%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.1%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.8%), 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 (24.5%), Industrials (19.5%), Healthcare (12.0%). 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 $694M 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 11.52% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.35 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
2026-09-10	$40.45	$40.45	$40.25	$40.26	$40.26	3,485
2026-09-09	$40.79	$40.79	$40.60	$40.61	$40.61	8,399
2026-09-08	$41.29	$41.29	$40.90	$40.90	$40.90	5,526
2026-09-04	$41.27	$41.27	$41.24	$41.26	$41.26	1,200
2026-09-03	$41.00	$41.20	$41.00	$41.20	$41.20	1,011
2026-09-02	$41.29	$41.29	$40.94	$41.00	$41.00	4,404
2026-09-01	$41.09	$41.30	$41.05	$41.10	$41.10	3,078
2026-08-31	$41.76	$41.76	$41.26	$41.37	$41.37	3,966
2026-08-28	$41.78	$41.81	$41.67	$41.67	$41.67	3,405
2026-08-27	$41.76	$41.76	$41.62	$41.67	$41.67	2,090

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	3.94%
2	IEUR	iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF	3.11%
3	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.15%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.85%
5	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.68%
6	SHEL	Shell plc	1.52%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.51%
8	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.47%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	1.44%
10	SAP	SAP SE	1.35%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.51%
Industrials	19.48%
Healthcare	11.96%
Technology	9.04%
Consumer Defensive	7.83%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.62%
Basic Materials	5.75%
Energy	5.37%
Utilities	4.30%
Communication Services	3.73%
Real Estate	1.41%

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iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (XEU : TSX)

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