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 $21.71 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: +2.92%, 1-year: +8.30%, 3-year annualised: +7.97%, 5-year annualised: +3.24%. 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 3.20%, 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, 50.9%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 12.9%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 9.0%), iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT, 7.8%), iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (USIG, 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 (22.8%), Financial Services (20.9%), Industrials (12.1%). 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 $124M 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 4.32% 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
2026-06-22	$21.72	$21.78	$21.71	$21.71	$21.71	13,589
2026-06-19	$21.71	$21.78	$21.71	$21.73	$21.73	6,046
2026-06-18	$21.75	$21.78	$21.75	$21.76	$21.76	10,615
2026-06-17	$21.78	$21.79	$21.68	$21.68	$21.68	4,165
2026-06-16	$21.80	$21.80	$21.75	$21.75	$21.75	4,122
2026-06-15	$21.70	$21.77	$21.70	$21.77	$21.77	6,899
2026-06-12	$21.67	$21.68	$21.66	$21.66	$21.66	2,445
2026-06-11	$21.57	$21.62	$21.57	$21.62	$21.62	439
2026-06-10	$21.43	$21.50	$21.43	$21.50	$21.50	2,385
2026-06-09	$21.50	$21.50	$21.48	$21.48	$21.48	1,099

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	50.89%
2	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	12.86%
3	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	9.00%
4	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	7.81%
5	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	7.81%
6	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	5.21%
7	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	5.18%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	1.01%

Sector	Weight
Technology	22.78%
Financial Services	20.89%
Industrials	12.11%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.71%
Energy	7.26%
Basic Materials	6.86%
Healthcare	6.73%
Communication Services	6.17%
Consumer Defensive	4.49%
Utilities	2.77%
Real Estate	2.24%

iShares Core Income Balanced ETF Portfolio (XINC : TSX)

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