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. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XGD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XGD last traded at $51.43 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: +0.45%, 1-year: +12.62%, 3-year annualised: +45.43%, 5-year annualised: +27.33%, 10-year annualised: +15.68%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.26, 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 0.72%, 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, 12.3%), Barrick Gold Corp (ABX, 9.2%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 8.0%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 6.1%) — 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 $4.31B 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 54.65% and a beta of 1.04 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.26 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
2026-10-22	$52.30	$52.50	$51.05	$51.43	$51.43	469,222
2026-10-21	$54.63	$54.69	$53.66	$54.45	$54.45	908,773
2026-10-20	$53.95	$55.45	$53.36	$54.17	$54.17	408,194
2026-10-19	$55.11	$55.37	$54.50	$54.65	$54.65	271,002
2026-10-16	$54.85	$56.28	$54.60	$55.34	$55.34	485,978
2026-10-15	$53.72	$55.00	$53.15	$54.96	$54.96	346,385
2026-10-14	$53.78	$54.22	$52.21	$52.83	$52.83	823,642
2026-10-13	$56.45	$56.45	$54.67	$55.15	$55.15	286,864
2026-10-09	$56.09	$56.83	$56.03	$56.45	$56.45	227,500
2026-10-08	$54.02	$55.07	$54.00	$54.83	$54.83	224,619

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	16.27%
2	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	12.25%
3	ABX	Barrick Gold Corp	9.17%
4	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	8.00%
5	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	6.12%
6	AU	AngloGold Ashanti plc	5.40%
7	GFI	Gold Fields Ltd ADR	4.62%
8	K	Kinross Gold Corp	3.72%
9	RGLD	Royal Gold Inc	2.62%
10	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	2.70%

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%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
SOXD		$18.09	+20.44%
CGMD		$6.95	+16.03%
GASD		$5.54	+12.37%
GDXD	BetaPro Canadian Gold Miners -2x Daily Bear ETF	$9.75	+12.33%
SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$42.12	+11.75%
MSTZ		$1.97	+11.30%
CSUU		$12.05	+9.95%
QQQD		$7.28	+8.66%

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

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