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 $46.94 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: +10.66%, 1-year: +20.34%, 3-year annualised: +17.92%, 5-year annualised: +11.93%, 10-year annualised: +10.65%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.37, 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 2.75%, 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, 100.1%). 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 (25.9%), Industrials (19.1%), Technology (11.5%). 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 $1.95B 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 9.15% and a beta of 0.74 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.37 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
2026-08-20	$46.95	$47.11	$46.94	$46.94	$46.94	16,082
2026-08-19	$47.17	$47.19	$47.03	$47.03	$47.03	4,881
2026-08-18	$47.57	$47.57	$47.26	$47.27	$47.27	9,536
2026-08-17	$47.80	$47.85	$47.74	$47.75	$47.75	5,163
2026-08-14	$47.87	$47.87	$47.80	$47.83	$47.83	6,458
2026-08-13	$48.00	$48.04	$47.93	$48.01	$48.01	7,564
2026-08-12	$47.98	$47.98	$47.83	$47.90	$47.90	12,231
2026-08-11	$47.88	$47.88	$47.66	$47.68	$47.68	7,353
2026-08-10	$47.78	$47.78	$47.62	$47.67	$47.67	8,030
2026-08-07	$47.69	$47.74	$47.59	$47.71	$47.71	7,560

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	25.86%
Industrials	19.11%
Technology	11.46%
Healthcare	10.22%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.38%
Consumer Defensive	6.48%
Basic Materials	5.81%
Communication Services	4.75%
Energy	3.75%
Utilities	3.58%
Real Estate	1.62%

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

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