Question 1

What is XMA?

Accepted Answer

XMA (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Natural Resources Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada Natural Res NR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XMA ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XMA last traded at $49.54 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XMA MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XMA annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XMA historical returns: YTD: +18.69%, 1-year: +68.75%, 3-year annualised: +42.42%, 5-year annualised: +25.48%, 10-year annualised: +14.04%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.87, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XMA pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XMA distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.49%, 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 XMA invest in?

Accepted Answer

XMA's top holdings include Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM, 13.2%), Barrick Gold Corp (ABX, 11.0%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 8.8%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 7.3%), Nutrien Ltd (NTR, 5.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada Natural Res NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XMA invest in?

Accepted Answer

XMA's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (98.6%), Consumer Cyclicals (1.4%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XMA? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XMA has approximately $772M 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 XMA launched?

Accepted Answer

XMA was launched on December 19, 2005, giving it a 21-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 XMA in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XMA has a 1-year volatility of 43.11% and a beta of 1.48 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.87 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	$47.88	$49.54	$47.88	$49.54	$49.54	142,005
2026-08-19	$47.05	$48.62	$47.05	$48.48	$48.48	95,049
2026-08-18	$45.66	$46.02	$45.07	$45.29	$45.29	34,897
2026-08-17	$45.91	$46.60	$45.70	$46.35	$46.35	157,371
2026-08-14	$45.49	$46.12	$45.44	$45.71	$45.71	52,435
2026-08-13	$45.54	$45.54	$44.88	$45.16	$45.16	37,562
2026-08-12	$46.73	$46.75	$46.13	$46.19	$46.19	122,596
2026-08-11	$46.00	$46.25	$45.58	$45.88	$45.88	148,746
2026-08-10	$45.59	$46.09	$44.90	$45.97	$45.97	215,226
2026-08-07	$45.65	$46.20	$45.40	$45.94	$45.94	82,595

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	13.22%
2	ABX	Barrick Gold Corp	11.01%
3	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	8.84%
4	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	7.35%
5	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	5.94%
6	K	Kinross Gold Corp	4.92%
7	TECK-B	Teck Resources Limited	4.83%
8	FM	First Quantum Minerals Ltd	3.35%
9	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	3.25%
10	LUN	Lundin Mining Corporation	3.00%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	98.57%
Consumer Cyclicals	1.43%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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