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 $38.55 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: +10.05%, 1-year: +19.34%, 3-year annualised: +18.97%, 5-year annualised: +10.57%, 10-year annualised: +10.26%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.52, 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 1.90%, 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 MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 20.1%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 19.8%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 12.8%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 4.1%) — 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 (23.2%), Financial Services (21.3%), Industrials (12.1%). 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 $5.12B 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 8.41% and a beta of 1.06 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.52 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
2026-08-20	$38.54	$38.65	$38.52	$38.55	$38.55	70,293
2026-08-19	$38.87	$38.90	$38.71	$38.76	$38.76	111,727
2026-08-18	$38.94	$38.94	$38.79	$38.79	$38.79	72,083
2026-08-17	$39.13	$39.16	$39.04	$39.04	$39.04	76,402
2026-08-14	$39.24	$39.25	$39.10	$39.14	$39.14	68,932
2026-08-13	$39.24	$39.35	$39.20	$39.29	$39.29	59,670
2026-08-12	$39.15	$39.17	$39.06	$39.14	$39.14	48,052
2026-08-11	$39.08	$39.10	$38.95	$38.96	$38.96	73,572
2026-08-10	$39.10	$39.10	$38.99	$39.03	$39.03	163,188
2026-08-07	$39.03	$39.10	$38.98	$39.10	$39.10	45,249

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	36.22%
2	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	20.08%
3	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	19.75%
4	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	12.76%
5	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	4.14%
6	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	3.00%
7	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	1.91%
8	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	1.91%

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.19%
Financial Services	21.26%
Industrials	12.05%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.56%
Healthcare	7.06%
Basic Materials	7.06%
Energy	7.02%
Communication Services	5.76%
Consumer Defensive	4.32%
Utilities	2.60%
Real Estate	2.12%

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