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 $38.38 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: +9.56%, 1-year: +24.06%, 3-year annualised: +18.42%, 5-year annualised: +11.18%, 10-year annualised: +10.54%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.66, 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 1.89%, 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, 36.5%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 19.8%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 19.7%), iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 12.9%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 3.9%) — 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 (23.1%), 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 $4.90B 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 8.06% and a beta of 1.06 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.66 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
2026-07-13	$38.53	$38.53	$38.30	$38.38	$38.38	134,560
2026-07-10	$38.64	$38.64	$38.42	$38.62	$38.62	131,508
2026-07-09	$38.41	$38.95	$38.34	$38.95	$38.95	75,066
2026-07-08	$38.32	$38.32	$38.02	$38.30	$38.30	114,138
2026-07-07	$38.78	$38.78	$38.46	$38.54	$38.54	102,840
2026-07-06	$38.79	$38.91	$38.70	$38.91	$38.91	226,462
2026-07-03	$38.72	$38.80	$38.68	$38.77	$38.77	80,479
2026-07-02	$38.57	$38.66	$38.23	$38.49	$38.49	208,976
2026-06-30	$38.43	$38.56	$38.38	$38.55	$38.55	135,100
2026-06-29	$38.30	$38.38	$38.10	$38.38	$38.38	132,658

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	36.48%
2	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	19.84%
3	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	19.68%
4	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	12.91%
5	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	3.93%
6	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	2.99%
7	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	1.95%
8	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	1.95%

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.13%
Financial Services	20.66%
Industrials	12.04%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.76%
Energy	7.15%
Healthcare	6.79%
Basic Materials	6.73%
Communication Services	6.25%
Consumer Defensive	4.49%
Utilities	2.75%
Real Estate	2.24%

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Period	Return
YTD	+9.56%
1 Year	+24.06%
3 Year (Ann.)	+18.42%
5 Year (Ann.)	+11.18%
10 Year (Ann.)	+10.54%
1Y Volatility	8.06%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.66