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 $35.99 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: -3.69%, 1-year: -0.17%, 3-year annualised: +3.69%, 5-year annualised: +1.12%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.16, 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 4.60%, 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, 99.7%). 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 $630M 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 1.42% and a beta of 0.26 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.16 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
2026-09-11	$36.02	$36.02	$35.98	$35.99	$35.99	18,482
2026-09-10	$36.07	$36.07	$36.00	$36.00	$36.00	6,558
2026-09-09	$36.13	$36.18	$36.13	$36.15	$36.15	18,544
2026-09-08	$36.20	$36.20	$36.17	$36.19	$36.19	8,476
2026-09-04	$36.20	$36.22	$36.19	$36.21	$36.21	16,100
2026-09-03	$36.22	$36.23	$36.22	$36.22	$36.22	1,978
2026-09-02	$36.17	$36.18	$36.16	$36.18	$36.18	2,028
2026-09-01	$36.20	$36.21	$36.15	$36.15	$36.15	2,637
2026-08-31	$36.23	$36.24	$36.23	$36.23	$36.23	2,496
2026-08-28	$36.32	$36.32	$36.25	$36.25	$36.25	3,400

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%

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

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