Question 1

What is XFN?

Accepted Answer

XFN (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Financial Services Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Fin Svc GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XFN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XFN last traded at $91.12 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XFN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XFN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XFN historical returns: YTD: +15.83%, 1-year: +35.04%, 3-year annualised: +32.72%, 5-year annualised: +18.35%, 10-year annualised: +14.91%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.84, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XFN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XFN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.01%, paid monthly. 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 XFN invest in?

Accepted Answer

XFN's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 22.5%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 15.9%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 9.4%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 8.8%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 8.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Fin Svc GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XFN invest in?

Accepted Answer

XFN's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (100.0%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XFN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XFN has approximately $2.23B 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 XFN launched?

Accepted Answer

XFN was launched on March 23, 2001, giving it a 25-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 XFN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XFN has a 1-year volatility of 14.55% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.84 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
2026-10-01	$91.32	$91.32	$89.73	$91.12	$91.12	179,735
2026-09-30	$92.45	$92.45	$91.42	$91.42	$91.42	79,946
2026-09-29	$92.80	$92.85	$92.00	$92.44	$92.44	80,320
2026-09-28	$93.27	$93.56	$92.77	$92.82	$92.82	80,503
2026-09-25	$92.79	$93.50	$92.60	$93.39	$93.39	120,900
2026-09-24	$92.26	$92.62	$91.80	$92.36	$92.36	866,900
2026-09-23	$93.86	$94.18	$92.47	$92.49	$92.34	136,700
2026-09-22	$95.28	$95.28	$93.84	$94.21	$94.21	105,808
2026-09-21	$94.19	$95.09	$94.19	$95.04	$95.04	49,328
2026-09-18	$93.15	$93.78	$93.02	$93.72	$93.72	94,001

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	22.48%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	15.90%
3	BMO	Bank of Montreal	9.40%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	8.85%
5	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	8.22%
6	BN	Brookfield Corporation	6.92%
7	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	5.57%
8	NA	National Bank of Canada	4.65%
9	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	3.42%
10	POW	Power Corporation Of Canada	2.76%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	100.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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