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 $56.09 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: +10.28%, 1-year: +23.04%, 3-year annualised: +25.09%, 5-year annualised: +15.10%, 10-year annualised: +12.56%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.81, 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 1.94%, 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, 7.6%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.4%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.8%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.2%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 3.0%) — 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 (34.3%), Basic Materials (18.9%), Energy (16.5%). 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 $35.34B 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 10.29% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.81 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
2026-10-01	$56.23	$56.28	$55.73	$56.09	$56.09	580,694
2026-09-30	$56.74	$56.79	$56.20	$56.20	$56.20	484,993
2026-09-29	$56.58	$56.70	$56.33	$56.57	$56.57	552,139
2026-09-28	$56.60	$56.86	$56.36	$56.61	$56.61	991,304
2026-09-25	$57.00	$57.13	$56.78	$57.07	$57.07	564,300
2026-09-24	$56.88	$57.02	$56.66	$56.89	$56.89	927,900
2026-09-23	$57.89	$57.91	$57.26	$57.29	$57.01	531,500
2026-09-22	$57.93	$58.32	$57.83	$58.20	$58.20	519,680
2026-09-21	$57.59	$57.70	$57.28	$57.69	$57.69	464,276
2026-09-18	$57.51	$57.53	$57.12	$57.33	$57.33	425,291

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	7.63%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.40%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.80%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.19%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.00%
6	ENB	Enbridge Inc	2.95%
7	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.79%
8	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	2.79%
9	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	2.75%
10	BN	Brookfield Corporation	2.35%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	34.29%
Basic Materials	18.89%
Energy	16.52%
Industrials	10.02%
Technology	8.16%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.43%
Utilities	2.89%
Consumer Defensive	2.78%
Communication Services	1.51%
Real Estate	1.32%
Healthcare	0.20%

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