Question 1

What is XINC?

Accepted Answer

XINC — iShares Core Income Balanced ETF Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XINC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XINC last traded at $21.04 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XINC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XINC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XINC historical returns: YTD: -0.26%, 1-year: +3.03%, 3-year annualised: +8.04%, 5-year annualised: +2.71%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.76, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XINC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XINC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.31%, paid quarterly. 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 XINC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XINC's top holdings include iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 50.8%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 12.9%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 9.1%), iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (USIG, 7.8%), iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT, 7.8%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can FI Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XINC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XINC's largest sector exposures are Technology (24.1%), Financial Services (20.8%), Industrials (11.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XINC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XINC has approximately $127M 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 XINC launched?

Accepted Answer

XINC was launched on August 7, 2019, giving it a 7-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 XINC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XINC has a 1-year volatility of 4.63% and a beta of 1.05 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.76 indicates moderate 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	$20.99	$21.04	$20.99	$21.04	$21.04	3,582
2026-09-30	$21.03	$21.03	$21.02	$21.02	$21.02	279
2026-09-29	$21.11	$21.11	$21.03	$21.03	$21.03	1,441
2026-09-28	$21.11	$21.11	$21.11	$21.11	$21.11	1,052
2026-09-25	$20.41	$21.12	$20.41	$21.11	$21.11	5,000
2026-09-24	$21.14	$21.14	$21.14	$21.14	$21.14	1,500
2026-09-23	$21.35	$21.35	$21.24	$21.25	$21.25	1,506
2026-09-22	$21.46	$21.46	$21.40	$21.43	$21.43	22,480
2026-09-21	$21.30	$21.38	$21.30	$21.38	$21.38	1,856
2026-09-18	$21.27	$21.32	$21.26	$21.27	$21.27	6,586

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	50.83%
2	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	12.88%
3	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	9.12%
4	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	7.77%
5	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	7.77%
6	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	5.27%
7	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	5.12%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	1.01%

Sector	Weight
Technology	24.06%
Financial Services	20.81%
Industrials	11.68%
Basic Materials	7.55%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.19%
Healthcare	7.03%
Energy	6.90%
Communication Services	5.97%
Consumer Defensive	4.25%
Utilities	2.51%
Real Estate	2.04%

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iShares Core Income Balanced ETF Portfolio (XINC : TSX)

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