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 $38.30 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: +9.33%, 1-year: +12.29%, 3-year annualised: +20.65%, 5-year annualised: +10.27%, 10-year annualised: +10.51%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.90, 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 1.91%, 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, 35.3%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 19.1%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 19.2%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 12.0%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 4.4%) — 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 (24.2%), Financial Services (20.7%), Industrials (12.0%). 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 $5.28B 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 8.33% and a beta of 1.06 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.90 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	$38.43	$38.46	$38.23	$38.30	$38.30	118,265
2026-10-21	$38.65	$38.74	$38.58	$38.66	$38.66	111,982
2026-10-20	$38.33	$38.62	$38.30	$38.51	$38.51	107,339
2026-10-19	$38.60	$38.60	$38.41	$38.57	$38.57	154,287
2026-10-16	$38.85	$38.90	$38.49	$38.55	$38.55	146,522
2026-10-15	$38.62	$38.83	$38.50	$38.83	$38.83	124,968
2026-10-14	$38.90	$38.92	$38.58	$38.64	$38.64	179,892
2026-10-13	$39.04	$39.04	$38.86	$38.98	$38.98	213,414
2026-10-09	$38.93	$39.02	$38.87	$39.01	$39.01	86,600
2026-10-08	$38.68	$38.69	$38.57	$38.66	$38.66	129,459

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	35.29%
2	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	19.11%
3	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	19.20%
4	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	12.03%
5	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	4.36%
6	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	2.93%
7	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	1.91%
8	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	1.88%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.16%
Financial Services	20.65%
Industrials	12.00%
Healthcare	7.56%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.42%
Energy	7.17%
Basic Materials	6.89%
Communication Services	5.76%
Consumer Defensive	4.44%
Utilities	2.58%
Real Estate	1.93%

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CSUU		$12.05	+9.95%
QQQD		$7.28	+8.66%

iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio (XGRO : TSX)

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