Question 1

What is XEU?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the XEU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEU last traded at $39.66 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: +4.81%, 1-year: +10.57%, 3-year annualised: +20.51%, 5-year annualised: +10.42%, 10-year annualised: +10.18%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.54, 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 2.59%, 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, 4.6%), iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR, 3.7%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.1%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.8%), Shell plc (SHEL, 1.8%) — 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 (23.4%), Industrials (20.2%), Healthcare (12.9%). 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 $686M 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 12.40% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.54 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	$39.96	$39.96	$39.65	$39.66	$39.66	2,734
2026-10-21	$40.27	$40.27	$40.27	$40.27	$40.27	930
2026-10-20	$39.60	$40.00	$39.60	$39.97	$39.97	4,607
2026-10-19	$39.80	$39.83	$39.78	$39.78	$39.78	1,316
2026-10-16	$40.44	$40.50	$40.26	$40.31	$40.31	4,452
2026-10-15	$40.03	$40.44	$40.03	$40.44	$40.44	2,335
2026-10-14	$40.03	$40.03	$39.95	$39.97	$39.97	3,219
2026-10-13	$40.13	$40.13	$39.98	$40.02	$40.02	2,906
2026-10-09	$39.77	$40.11	$39.77	$40.11	$40.11	3,500
2026-10-08	$39.78	$39.78	$39.50	$39.71	$39.71	4,027

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	4.64%
2	IEUR	iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF	3.70%
3	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.08%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.84%
5	SHEL	Shell plc	1.76%
6	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.61%
7	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.53%
8	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.53%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	1.45%
10	SAP	SAP SE	1.28%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.41%
Industrials	20.20%
Healthcare	12.90%
Technology	9.22%
Consumer Defensive	8.26%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.67%
Basic Materials	5.76%
Energy	5.53%
Utilities	4.29%
Communication Services	3.54%
Real Estate	1.40%

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iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (XEU : TSX)

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