Question 1

What is XIN?

Accepted Answer

XIN (iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the International Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XIN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIN last traded at $46.60 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XIN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XIN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XIN historical returns: YTD: +9.85%, 1-year: +22.27%, 3-year annualised: +15.60%, 5-year annualised: +11.80%, 10-year annualised: +10.53%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.39, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XIN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XIN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.77%, 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 XIN invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIN's top holdings include iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XIN invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIN's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (26.4%), Industrials (18.9%), Technology (10.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XIN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XIN has approximately $1.92B 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 XIN launched?

Accepted Answer

XIN was launched on September 6, 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 XIN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XIN has a 1-year volatility of 9.13% and a beta of 0.74 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.39 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
2026-07-31	$46.70	$46.70	$46.41	$46.60	$46.60	27,797
2026-07-30	$46.78	$46.91	$46.62	$46.91	$46.91	15,832
2026-07-29	$46.58	$46.74	$46.28	$46.28	$46.28	14,038
2026-07-28	$46.35	$46.67	$46.35	$46.62	$46.62	5,528
2026-07-27	$46.84	$46.84	$46.45	$46.65	$46.65	16,126
2026-07-24	$46.35	$46.57	$46.31	$46.38	$46.38	16,493
2026-07-23	$46.12	$46.26	$46.06	$46.17	$46.17	16,214
2026-07-22	$46.67	$46.72	$46.62	$46.62	$46.62	16,452
2026-07-21	$46.20	$46.53	$46.19	$46.52	$46.52	7,722
2026-07-20	$46.73	$46.73	$45.75	$45.82	$45.82	27,460

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.39%
Industrials	18.85%
Technology	10.89%
Healthcare	10.41%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.48%
Consumer Defensive	6.71%
Basic Materials	5.70%
Communication Services	4.47%
Utilities	3.72%
Energy	3.67%
Real Estate	1.71%

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iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XIN : TSX)

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