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 $51.47 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: +0.53%, 1-year: +59.41%, 3-year annualised: +41.38%, 5-year annualised: +21.09%, 10-year annualised: +14.08%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.20, 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 0.57%, 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, 16.0%), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM, 12.3%), Barrick Gold Corp (ABX, 9.6%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 8.2%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 6.0%) — 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%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (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 $3.60B 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 43.29% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.20 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
2026-06-22	$51.33	$51.50	$50.71	$51.47	$51.47	362,990
2026-06-19	$51.40	$51.60	$50.53	$50.67	$50.67	302,762
2026-06-18	$53.59	$54.65	$51.75	$52.27	$52.27	430,150
2026-06-17	$54.29	$56.30	$53.40	$53.40	$53.40	799,960
2026-06-16	$53.92	$54.78	$53.63	$54.50	$54.50	333,938
2026-06-15	$53.60	$54.10	$52.91	$53.22	$53.22	581,630
2026-06-12	$49.11	$50.30	$48.61	$49.99	$49.99	407,428
2026-06-11	$46.48	$48.68	$46.30	$48.54	$48.54	1,194,951
2026-06-10	$46.96	$47.90	$46.14	$46.22	$46.22	508,962
2026-06-09	$49.92	$50.05	$47.13	$48.67	$48.67	572,310

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	16.03%
2	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	12.30%
3	ABX	Barrick Gold Corp	9.58%
4	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	8.17%
5	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	5.98%
6	AU	AngloGold Ashanti plc	5.49%
7	K	Kinross Gold Corp	4.88%
8	GFI	Gold Fields Ltd ADR	4.77%
9	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	3.23%
10	CDE	Coeur Mining Inc	2.68%

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

iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD : TSX)

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Period	Return
YTD	+0.53%
1 Year	+59.41%
3 Year (Ann.)	+41.38%
5 Year (Ann.)	+21.09%
10 Year (Ann.)	+14.08%
1Y Volatility	43.29%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.20