Question 1

What is XIC?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the XIC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIC last traded at $57.46 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: +12.98%, 1-year: +21.56%, 3-year annualised: +26.57%, 5-year annualised: +14.35%, 10-year annualised: +12.13%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.94, 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, 7.5%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.6%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 5.0%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.3%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 3.2%) — 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 (35.4%), Basic Materials (17.1%), Energy (17.1%). 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 $36.78B 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 10.22% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.94 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	$57.61	$57.65	$57.18	$57.46	$57.46	440,263
2026-10-21	$57.79	$58.16	$57.70	$57.99	$57.99	339,314
2026-10-20	$57.20	$57.84	$57.06	$57.62	$57.62	233,125
2026-10-19	$57.53	$57.64	$57.18	$57.32	$57.32	331,137
2026-10-16	$57.71	$58.20	$57.51	$57.76	$57.76	438,135
2026-10-15	$56.77	$57.70	$56.61	$57.69	$57.69	270,616
2026-10-14	$57.14	$57.33	$56.52	$56.82	$56.82	400,819
2026-10-13	$57.25	$57.55	$57.08	$57.44	$57.44	369,345
2026-10-09	$56.47	$56.96	$56.38	$56.94	$56.94	264,700
2026-10-08	$55.80	$56.19	$55.76	$56.09	$56.09	506,194

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	7.48%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.65%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	5.03%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.32%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.15%
6	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.05%
7	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	2.86%
8	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.82%
9	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2.67%
10	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	2.23%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	35.38%
Basic Materials	17.09%
Energy	17.06%
Industrials	10.26%
Technology	8.79%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.42%
Consumer Defensive	3.17%
Utilities	3.02%
Communication Services	1.47%
Real Estate	1.34%
Healthcare	0.17%

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

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