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 $45.99 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: -10.18%, 1-year: +42.45%, 3-year annualised: +38.59%, 5-year annualised: +20.39%, 10-year annualised: +11.25%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.08, 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 0.88%, 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, 15.9%), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM, 12.6%), Barrick Gold Corp (ABX, 9.8%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 8.1%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 6.4%) — 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 $3.23B 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 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 47.33% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.08 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
2026-07-31	$46.49	$46.65	$45.30	$45.99	$45.99	347,198
2026-07-30	$46.60	$47.48	$46.06	$47.48	$47.48	502,177
2026-07-29	$45.92	$46.89	$44.80	$45.75	$45.75	585,699
2026-07-28	$46.59	$46.62	$45.65	$46.22	$46.22	364,529
2026-07-27	$48.34	$48.34	$46.23	$47.11	$47.11	403,390
2026-07-24	$47.00	$47.50	$46.55	$46.80	$46.80	468,392
2026-07-23	$46.04	$46.84	$45.99	$46.69	$46.69	361,312
2026-07-22	$47.10	$48.35	$47.10	$47.56	$47.56	246,188
2026-07-21	$44.91	$46.17	$44.75	$46.14	$46.14	216,980
2026-07-20	$43.90	$44.37	$43.72	$43.96	$43.96	307,132

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	15.85%
2	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	12.56%
3	ABX	Barrick Gold Corp	9.79%
4	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	8.12%
5	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	6.40%
6	AU	AngloGold Ashanti plc	5.46%
7	GFI	Gold Fields Ltd ADR	4.78%
8	K	Kinross Gold Corp	4.49%
9	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	3.00%
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%

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

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