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 $61.32 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: +19.77%, 1-year: +73.27%, 3-year annualised: +57.23%, 5-year annualised: +30.04%, 10-year annualised: +14.97%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.01, 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 0.91%, 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, 16.3%), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM, 12.0%), Barrick Gold Corp (ABX, 10.0%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 8.1%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 6.7%) — 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 $4.59B 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 48.01% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.01 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
2026-08-20	$58.99	$61.35	$58.99	$61.32	$61.32	1,601,735
2026-08-19	$57.50	$60.02	$57.50	$59.80	$59.80	1,029,149
2026-08-18	$55.86	$56.13	$54.90	$55.13	$55.13	466,202
2026-08-17	$55.96	$56.99	$55.61	$56.55	$56.55	576,443
2026-08-14	$55.22	$56.08	$55.10	$55.51	$55.51	238,565
2026-08-13	$55.26	$55.26	$54.18	$54.60	$54.60	595,070
2026-08-12	$56.96	$57.00	$55.84	$56.08	$56.08	590,853
2026-08-11	$55.47	$56.05	$55.14	$55.55	$55.55	544,388
2026-08-10	$55.05	$55.87	$53.96	$55.65	$55.65	624,393
2026-08-07	$54.68	$55.65	$54.56	$55.37	$55.37	860,584

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	16.33%
2	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	12.04%
3	ABX	Barrick Gold Corp	10.03%
4	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	8.05%
5	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	6.69%
6	AU	AngloGold Ashanti plc	5.50%
7	GFI	Gold Fields Ltd ADR	4.73%
8	K	Kinross Gold Corp	4.49%
9	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	2.96%
10	RGLD	Royal Gold Inc	2.64%

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%

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

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