Question 1

What is XGI?

Accepted Answer

XGI (iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XGI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XGI last traded at $66.72 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XGI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XGI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XGI historical returns: YTD: +5.02%, 1-year: +7.61%, 3-year annualised: +19.46%, 5-year annualised: +10.68%, 10-year annualised: +11.15%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.12, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XGI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XGI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.30%, 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 XGI invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGI's top holdings include iShares Global Industrials ETF (EXI, 99.6%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XGI invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGI's largest sector exposures are Industrials (93.6%), Technology (4.1%), Communication Services (1.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XGI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XGI has approximately $157M 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 XGI launched?

Accepted Answer

XGI was launched on March 26, 2013, giving it a 13-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 XGI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XGI has a 1-year volatility of 16.57% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.12 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	$67.32	$67.32	$66.61	$66.72	$66.72	496
2026-10-21	$67.50	$67.77	$67.50	$67.75	$67.75	1,150
2026-10-20	$66.46	$67.27	$66.46	$67.27	$67.27	983
2026-10-19	$67.45	$67.45	$67.17	$67.17	$67.17	508
2026-10-16	$67.62	$67.62	$67.62	$67.62	$67.62	0
2026-10-15	$67.09	$67.62	$67.09	$67.62	$67.62	508
2026-10-14	$68.01	$68.01	$67.27	$67.27	$67.27	917
2026-10-13	$67.53	$68.10	$67.53	$68.10	$68.10	612
2026-10-09	$67.90	$67.90	$67.81	$67.81	$67.81	1,200
2026-10-08	$67.22	$67.54	$67.22	$67.54	$67.54	657

Sector	Weight
Industrials	93.60%
Technology	4.12%
Communication Services	1.75%
Basic Materials	0.34%
Financial Services	0.17%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.17%
Consumer Defensive	0.12%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%

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iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XGI : TSX)

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