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 $46.09 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: +8.65%, 1-year: +20.51%, 3-year annualised: +16.98%, 5-year annualised: +11.65%, 10-year annualised: +10.44%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.52, 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 2.72%, 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 (26.0%), Industrials (18.8%), Technology (11.6%). 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 $1.94B 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 0.73 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.52 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
2026-10-01	$46.29	$46.32	$45.92	$46.09	$46.09	27,991
2026-09-30	$46.67	$46.73	$46.35	$46.38	$46.38	22,873
2026-09-29	$46.59	$46.68	$46.45	$46.63	$46.63	48,543
2026-09-28	$46.94	$46.94	$46.66	$46.80	$46.80	15,923
2026-09-25	$46.65	$46.94	$46.63	$46.94	$46.94	21,140
2026-09-24	$46.68	$46.73	$46.42	$46.63	$46.63	33,434
2026-09-23	$46.81	$46.84	$46.61	$46.67	$46.67	36,895
2026-09-22	$47.13	$47.21	$46.98	$47.21	$47.21	3,165
2026-09-21	$46.86	$47.01	$46.82	$47.01	$47.01	8,069
2026-09-18	$46.55	$46.55	$46.29	$46.38	$46.38	6,258

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.02%
Industrials	18.84%
Technology	11.59%
Healthcare	10.13%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.16%
Consumer Defensive	6.47%
Basic Materials	5.87%
Communication Services	4.81%
Energy	3.99%
Utilities	3.56%
Real Estate	1.54%

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

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