Question 1

What is XIGS?

Accepted Answer

XIGS — iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XIGS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIGS last traded at $36.55 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XIGS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XIGS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XIGS historical returns: YTD: -2.19%, 1-year: +2.40%, 3-year annualised: +4.12%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.14, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XIGS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XIGS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.45%, paid monthly. 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 XIGS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIGS's top holdings include iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (IGSB, 99.6%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Corp Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XIGS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIGS's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XIGS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XIGS has approximately $594M 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 XIGS launched?

Accepted Answer

XIGS was launched on July 6, 2021, giving it a 5-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 XIGS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XIGS has a 1-year volatility of 1.69% and a beta of 0.28 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.14 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
2026-06-25	$36.58	$36.58	$36.55	$36.55	$36.55	4,814
2026-06-24	$36.67	$36.68	$36.66	$36.66	$36.66	897
2026-06-23	$36.63	$36.63	$36.59	$36.60	$36.60	7,848
2026-06-22	$36.57	$36.59	$36.56	$36.56	$36.56	12,454
2026-06-19	$36.52	$36.81	$36.52	$36.55	$36.55	1,030
2026-06-18	$36.62	$36.64	$36.62	$36.62	$36.62	36,998
2026-06-17	$36.67	$36.70	$36.61	$36.61	$36.61	25,958
2026-06-16	$36.68	$36.71	$36.68	$36.68	$36.68	3,870
2026-06-15	$36.66	$36.70	$36.66	$36.67	$36.67	2,654
2026-06-12	$36.65	$36.67	$36.63	$36.66	$36.66	5,402

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XIGS : TSX)

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