Question 1

What is XQLT?

Accepted Answer

XQLT — iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XQLT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XQLT last traded at $49.35 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XQLT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XQLT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XQLT historical returns: YTD: +10.53%, 1-year: +23.30%, 3-year annualised: +20.43%, 5-year annualised: +14.91%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XQLT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XQLT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.67%. 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 XQLT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQLT's top holdings include iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XQLT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQLT's largest sector exposures are Technology (38.8%), Communication Services (11.8%), Financial Services (10.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XQLT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XQLT has approximately $246M 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 XQLT launched?

Accepted Answer

XQLT was launched on September 4, 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 XQLT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XQLT has a 1-year volatility of 9.26% and a beta of 0.89 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.41 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
2026-06-04	$49.17	$49.40	$49.02	$49.35	$49.35	8,899
2026-06-03	$48.84	$49.00	$48.71	$48.92	$48.92	39,273
2026-06-02	$48.61	$48.76	$48.60	$48.75	$48.75	13,143
2026-06-01	$48.79	$48.90	$48.60	$48.79	$48.79	47,318
2026-05-29	$48.73	$48.73	$48.53	$48.53	$48.53	47,560
2026-05-28	$48.50	$48.66	$48.50	$48.59	$48.59	18,606
2026-05-27	$48.73	$48.73	$48.60	$48.63	$48.63	8,995
2026-05-26	$48.54	$48.72	$48.51	$48.66	$48.66	16,955
2026-05-25	$48.86	$49.52	$48.86	$49.52	$49.52	2,054
2026-05-22	$48.18	$48.48	$48.18	$48.39	$48.39	41,683

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.83%
Communication Services	11.78%
Financial Services	10.82%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.32%
Healthcare	8.72%
Industrials	7.23%
Consumer Defensive	4.42%
Energy	3.19%
Utilities	2.06%
Basic Materials	1.85%
Real Estate	1.78%

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor Index ETF (XQLT : TSX)

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