Question 1

What is XIT?

Accepted Answer

XIT (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XIT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIT last traded at $76.35 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XIT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XIT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XIT historical returns: YTD: -2.17%, 1-year: +2.15%, 3-year annualised: +21.40%, 5-year annualised: +6.40%, 10-year annualised: +19.23%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.56, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XIT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

XIT distribution information is shown in the ETF details panel on this page. Check the ETF details section for the most current yield data.

Question 6

What does XIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIT's top holdings include Shopify Inc (SHOP, 27.1%), Constellation Software Inc. (CSU, 23.8%), Celestica Inc. (CLS, 22.8%), CGI Inc (GIB-A, 9.7%), Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSG, 4.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIT's largest sector exposures are Technology (99.8%), Industrials (0.2%), Basic Materials (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XIT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XIT has approximately $733M 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 XIT launched?

Accepted Answer

XIT was launched on March 19, 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 XIT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XIT has a 1-year volatility of 25.87% and a beta of 1.42 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.56 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
2026-08-20	$76.31	$76.94	$75.27	$76.35	$76.35	8,355
2026-08-19	$76.56	$77.00	$75.94	$76.62	$76.62	7,802
2026-08-18	$77.68	$77.83	$76.43	$76.43	$76.43	12,364
2026-08-17	$79.31	$79.31	$78.19	$78.33	$78.33	18,272
2026-08-14	$81.79	$81.79	$79.27	$79.60	$79.60	20,668
2026-08-13	$79.71	$82.18	$79.71	$81.93	$81.93	15,343
2026-08-12	$78.19	$79.60	$77.68	$79.32	$79.32	15,650
2026-08-11	$80.53	$80.53	$79.20	$79.42	$79.42	5,509
2026-08-10	$79.46	$81.12	$79.46	$80.56	$80.56	16,828
2026-08-07	$78.98	$79.79	$78.37	$79.79	$79.79	6,409

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SHOP	Shopify Inc	27.10%
2	CSU	Constellation Software Inc.	23.80%
3	CLS	Celestica Inc.	22.79%
4	GIB-A	CGI Inc	9.65%
5	DSG	Descartes Systems Group Inc	4.55%
6	OTEX	Open Text Corp	4.32%
7	BB	BlackBerry Ltd	3.24%
8	KXS	Kinaxis Inc	2.31%
9	LSPD	Lightspeed Commerce Inc	0.89%
10	ENGH	Enghouse Systems Ltd	0.37%

Sector	Weight
Technology	99.81%
Industrials	0.19%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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Period	Return
YTD	-2.17%
1 Year	+2.15%
3 Year (Ann.)	+21.40%
5 Year (Ann.)	+6.40%
10 Year (Ann.)	+19.23%
1Y Volatility	25.87%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.56