Question 1

What is XGD?

Accepted Answer

XGD (iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Precious Metals Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XGD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XGD last traded at $54.90 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XGD MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XGD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XGD historical returns: YTD: +7.23%, 1-year: +33.05%, 3-year annualised: +53.31%, 5-year annualised: +30.30%, 10-year annualised: +15.38%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.24, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XGD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XGD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.69%, 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 XGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGD's top holdings include Newmont Goldcorp Corp (NEM, 16.4%), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM, 12.6%), Barrick Gold Corp (ABX, 9.2%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 8.3%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 6.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGD's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (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 XGD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XGD has approximately $4.61B 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 XGD launched?

Accepted Answer

XGD 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 XGD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XGD has a 1-year volatility of 53.45% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.24 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	$55.47	$55.58	$54.85	$54.90	$54.90	318,950
2026-09-30	$56.53	$56.55	$55.55	$55.55	$55.55	206,984
2026-09-29	$55.61	$56.40	$55.61	$56.19	$56.19	340,822
2026-09-28	$55.65	$56.50	$55.13	$55.65	$55.65	565,162
2026-09-25	$58.40	$58.79	$58.01	$58.66	$58.66	162,982
2026-09-24	$58.68	$58.68	$57.42	$58.31	$58.31	362,505
2026-09-23	$59.75	$59.82	$58.61	$59.10	$59.10	435,183
2026-09-22	$59.31	$61.75	$59.31	$61.46	$61.46	219,148
2026-09-21	$59.93	$60.02	$58.73	$59.22	$59.22	187,339
2026-09-18	$60.31	$60.31	$59.06	$59.80	$59.80	331,087

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	16.42%
2	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	12.56%
3	ABX	Barrick Gold Corp	9.16%
4	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	8.35%
5	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	6.19%
6	AU	AngloGold Ashanti plc	5.82%
7	GFI	Gold Fields Ltd ADR	5.06%
8	K	Kinross Gold Corp	4.46%
9	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	2.67%
10	CDE	Coeur Mining Inc	2.62%

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

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