Question 1

What is XQQ?

Accepted Answer

XQQ (iShares NASDAQ 100 (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XQQ ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XQQ last traded at $73.99 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XQQ MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XQQ annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XQQ historical returns: YTD: +19.09%, 1-year: +32.80%, 3-year annualised: +24.46%, 5-year annualised: +15.01%, 10-year annualised: +19.86%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.28, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XQQ pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XQQ distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.21%, paid half-yearly. 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 XQQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQQ's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 8.2%), Apple Inc (AAPL, 7.3%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.3%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 4.8%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 4.6%) — and 5 more positions. 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 XQQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQQ's largest sector exposures are Technology (58.1%), Communication Services (14.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XQQ? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XQQ has approximately $5.43B 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 XQQ launched?

Accepted Answer

XQQ was launched on May 3, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XQQ in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XQQ has a 1-year volatility of 19.83% and a beta of 1.21 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.28 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
2026-06-22	$74.47	$74.75	$73.65	$73.99	$73.99	156,474
2026-06-19	$74.40	$74.40	$73.80	$73.85	$73.85	65,198
2026-06-18	$73.89	$74.30	$73.40	$74.15	$74.15	152,433
2026-06-17	$73.66	$73.67	$72.17	$72.34	$72.34	280,420
2026-06-16	$74.43	$74.56	$73.10	$73.11	$73.11	218,659
2026-06-15	$73.99	$74.62	$73.92	$74.49	$74.49	227,462
2026-06-12	$71.94	$72.53	$71.27	$72.29	$72.29	277,708
2026-06-11	$69.99	$71.95	$69.58	$71.79	$71.79	414,439
2026-06-10	$70.22	$71.24	$69.40	$69.50	$69.50	423,511
2026-06-09	$72.41	$72.71	$68.73	$70.91	$70.91	623,989

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	8.15%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc	7.28%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.31%
4	MU	Micron Technology Inc	4.80%
5	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.62%
6	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	3.69%
7	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.52%
8	TSLA	Tesla Inc	3.46%
9	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	3.37%
10	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	3.25%

Sector	Weight
Technology	58.08%
Communication Services	14.10%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.03%
Consumer Defensive	7.06%
Healthcare	3.80%
Industrials	2.92%
Utilities	1.18%
Basic Materials	1.10%
Energy	0.55%
Financial Services	0.17%
Real Estate	0.00%

iShares NASDAQ 100 (CAD Hedged) (XQQ : TSX)

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