Question 1

What is XID?

Accepted Answer

XID — iShares India Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XID ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XID last traded at $42.31 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XID MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XID annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XID historical returns: YTD: -13.23%, 1-year: -14.48%, 3-year annualised: +1.04%, 5-year annualised: +1.23%, 10-year annualised: +5.90%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.15, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XID pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XID distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 17.12%, paid half-yearly. 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 XID invest in?

Accepted Answer

XID's top holdings include iShares India 50 ETF (INDY, 100.2%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XID invest in?

Accepted Answer

XID's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (36.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.3%), Energy (10.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XID? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XID has approximately $116M 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 XID launched?

Accepted Answer

XID was launched on January 21, 2010, giving it a 16-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 XID in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XID has a 1-year volatility of 13.79% and a beta of 0.29 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.15 indicates below-average 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	$42.08	$42.31	$42.08	$42.31	$42.31	1,469
2026-10-21	$42.32	$42.38	$42.23	$42.23	$42.23	926
2026-10-20	$42.57	$42.65	$42.50	$42.56	$42.56	1,396
2026-10-19	$42.50	$42.50	$42.39	$42.39	$42.39	866
2026-10-16	$42.96	$43.05	$42.80	$42.80	$42.80	2,899
2026-10-15	$42.80	$43.08	$42.80	$43.07	$43.07	2,166
2026-10-14	$42.25	$42.27	$42.20	$42.23	$42.23	6,759
2026-10-13	$42.00	$42.45	$42.00	$42.45	$42.45	2,335
2026-10-09	$41.49	$41.50	$41.49	$41.50	$41.50	1,400
2026-10-08	$41.15	$41.15	$40.85	$40.96	$40.96	6,932

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	36.76%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.31%
Energy	10.12%
Technology	8.44%
Industrials	8.01%
Basic Materials	6.77%
Communication Services	5.50%
Consumer Defensive	5.28%
Healthcare	4.77%
Utilities	2.50%
Real Estate	0.00%

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iShares India Index ETF (XID : TSX)

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