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 $56.30 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: +10.70%, 1-year: +31.12%, 3-year annualised: +23.13%, 5-year annualised: +14.89%, 10-year annualised: +12.50%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.67, 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 2.02%, 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, 8.2%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.8%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.0%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.5%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 3.4%) — 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 (36.1%), Energy (17.1%), Basic Materials (15.2%). 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 $31.74B 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 10.58% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.67 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
2026-07-31	$56.66	$56.80	$56.22	$56.30	$56.30	353,752
2026-07-30	$56.81	$56.81	$56.28	$56.73	$56.73	374,784
2026-07-29	$57.05	$57.08	$56.35	$56.40	$56.40	602,159
2026-07-28	$56.67	$57.19	$56.50	$57.19	$57.19	289,390
2026-07-27	$56.66	$56.86	$56.42	$56.81	$56.81	641,291
2026-07-24	$56.34	$56.61	$56.21	$56.46	$56.46	356,749
2026-07-23	$56.30	$56.35	$56.00	$56.19	$56.19	484,943
2026-07-22	$56.64	$57.01	$56.57	$56.63	$56.63	261,030
2026-07-21	$56.10	$56.47	$55.85	$56.47	$56.47	267,025
2026-07-20	$56.35	$56.47	$55.81	$55.83	$55.83	570,475

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.22%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.77%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	3.97%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.52%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.36%
6	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.04%
7	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.01%
8	BN	Brookfield Corporation	2.59%
9	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.35%
10	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2.25%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	36.14%
Energy	17.05%
Basic Materials	15.18%
Industrials	10.68%
Technology	7.65%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.82%
Utilities	3.27%
Consumer Defensive	2.94%
Communication Services	1.62%
Real Estate	1.47%
Healthcare	0.18%

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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC : TSX)

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