Question 1

What is XIC?

Accepted Answer

XIC (iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XIC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIC last traded at $58.74 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XIC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XIC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XIC historical returns: YTD: +15.49%, 1-year: +34.30%, 3-year annualised: +25.04%, 5-year annualised: +15.58%, 10-year annualised: +12.82%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.64, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XIC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XIC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.00%, 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 XIC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIC's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 8.1%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.6%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.0%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.5%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 3.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XIC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIC's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (35.1%), Basic Materials (17.3%), Energy (16.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XIC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XIC has approximately $33.27B 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 XIC launched?

Accepted Answer

XIC was launched on February 16, 2001, giving it a 25-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 XIC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XIC has a 1-year volatility of 10.63% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.64 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
2026-08-13	$58.57	$58.74	$58.38	$58.74	$58.74	1,005,586
2026-08-12	$58.54	$58.64	$58.34	$58.58	$58.58	254,308
2026-08-11	$58.39	$58.58	$58.25	$58.30	$58.30	462,772
2026-08-10	$58.10	$58.37	$58.00	$58.24	$58.24	265,965
2026-08-07	$58.06	$58.20	$57.93	$58.13	$58.13	255,355
2026-08-06	$57.76	$57.92	$57.50	$57.74	$57.74	218,919
2026-08-05	$58.01	$58.23	$57.73	$57.75	$57.75	446,278
2026-08-04	$56.92	$57.29	$56.75	$57.21	$57.21	824,819
2026-07-31	$56.66	$56.80	$56.22	$56.30	$56.30	353,800
2026-07-30	$56.81	$56.81	$56.28	$56.73	$56.73	374,784

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.13%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.57%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	3.97%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.50%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.30%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.03%
7	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.00%
8	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.76%
9	BN	Brookfield Corporation	2.52%
10	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	2.20%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	35.12%
Basic Materials	17.33%
Energy	16.62%
Industrials	10.15%
Technology	8.13%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.73%
Utilities	3.04%
Consumer Defensive	2.78%
Communication Services	1.56%
Real Estate	1.37%
Healthcare	0.18%

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