Question 1

What is XGRO?

Accepted Answer

XGRO — iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XGRO ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XGRO last traded at $38.50 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XGRO MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XGRO annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XGRO historical returns: YTD: +9.91%, 1-year: +16.78%, 3-year annualised: +19.83%, 5-year annualised: +10.88%, 10-year annualised: +10.26%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.62, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XGRO pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XGRO distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.87%, paid quarterly. 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 XGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGRO's top holdings include iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 36.2%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 20.1%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 20.0%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 12.5%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 4.2%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Eq Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGRO's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.4%), Financial Services (20.6%), Industrials (11.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XGRO? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XGRO has approximately $5.25B 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 XGRO launched?

Accepted Answer

XGRO was launched on June 21, 2007, giving it a 19-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 XGRO in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XGRO has a 1-year volatility of 8.37% and a beta of 1.06 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.62 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
2026-10-01	$38.55	$38.57	$38.35	$38.50	$38.50	113,375
2026-09-30	$38.72	$38.72	$38.55	$38.55	$38.55	92,872
2026-09-29	$38.72	$38.72	$38.52	$38.62	$38.62	130,173
2026-09-28	$38.77	$38.77	$38.54	$38.67	$38.67	173,591
2026-09-25	$38.80	$38.88	$38.66	$38.88	$38.88	100,300
2026-09-24	$38.64	$38.72	$38.52	$38.67	$38.67	116,400
2026-09-23	$39.12	$39.12	$38.78	$38.78	$38.78	108,730
2026-09-22	$39.10	$39.24	$39.08	$39.18	$39.18	77,042
2026-09-21	$38.80	$39.04	$38.72	$39.00	$39.00	104,341
2026-09-18	$38.66	$38.66	$38.45	$38.55	$38.55	53,106

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	36.20%
2	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	20.06%
3	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	19.98%
4	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	12.51%
5	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	4.25%
6	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	2.95%
7	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	1.86%
8	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	1.86%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.43%
Financial Services	20.63%
Industrials	11.68%
Basic Materials	7.40%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.20%
Healthcare	7.08%
Energy	6.81%
Communication Services	5.98%
Consumer Defensive	4.27%
Utilities	2.49%
Real Estate	2.03%

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