Question 1

What is XIN?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the XIN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIN last traded at $45.99 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: +8.42%, 1-year: +15.09%, 3-year annualised: +18.47%, 5-year annualised: +11.73%, 10-year annualised: +10.49%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.46, 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 2.89%, 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, 100.8%). 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 (26.2%), Industrials (19.4%), Technology (11.9%). 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 $1.91B 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 9.66% and a beta of 0.77 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.46 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
2026-10-22	$46.03	$46.06	$45.91	$45.99	$45.99	20,566
2026-10-21	$46.48	$46.59	$46.34	$46.49	$46.49	15,320
2026-10-20	$45.96	$46.37	$45.96	$46.33	$46.33	31,977
2026-10-19	$46.30	$46.67	$46.07	$46.09	$46.09	31,099
2026-10-16	$46.69	$46.71	$46.24	$46.31	$46.31	25,866
2026-10-15	$46.13	$46.48	$46.12	$46.47	$46.47	18,840
2026-10-14	$46.44	$46.48	$46.18	$46.22	$46.22	24,245
2026-10-13	$46.49	$46.52	$46.33	$46.42	$46.42	9,396
2026-10-09	$46.32	$46.38	$46.22	$46.38	$46.38	19,040
2026-10-08	$45.99	$46.07	$45.86	$46.03	$46.03	32,285

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.16%
Industrials	19.42%
Technology	11.94%
Healthcare	10.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.28%
Consumer Defensive	6.17%
Basic Materials	5.98%
Communication Services	4.80%
Energy	3.98%
Utilities	3.45%
Real Estate	1.60%

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

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