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 $74.09 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: +19.25%, 1-year: +23.22%, 3-year annualised: +25.81%, 5-year annualised: +13.53%, 10-year annualised: +19.18%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.04, 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 0.22%, 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, 8.5%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.4%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 6.0%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 4.8%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 4.5%) — 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 (59.8%), Communication Services (12.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.2%). 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 $5.67B 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 21.85% and a beta of 1.23 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.04 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
2026-10-01	$74.11	$74.32	$73.52	$74.09	$74.09	320,395
2026-09-30	$73.90	$74.40	$73.88	$73.89	$73.89	183,976
2026-09-29	$73.87	$73.89	$73.44	$73.67	$73.67	267,565
2026-09-28	$73.92	$74.01	$73.06	$73.52	$73.52	230,221
2026-09-25	$74.25	$74.49	$73.89	$74.34	$74.34	218,103
2026-09-24	$73.47	$74.17	$73.37	$74.05	$74.05	314,490
2026-09-23	$74.55	$74.59	$73.74	$73.99	$73.99	183,933
2026-09-22	$73.95	$74.73	$73.95	$74.63	$74.63	127,613
2026-09-21	$72.65	$74.21	$72.65	$74.05	$74.05	195,458
2026-09-18	$71.69	$71.96	$71.33	$71.94	$71.94	99,659

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	8.52%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.42%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	6.01%
4	MU	Micron Technology Inc	4.76%
5	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.45%
6	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	3.38%
7	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.15%
8	TSLA	Tesla Inc	2.93%
9	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	2.92%
10	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	2.80%

Sector	Weight
Technology	59.80%
Communication Services	12.83%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.19%
Consumer Defensive	5.62%
Industrials	5.25%
Healthcare	3.75%
Utilities	1.01%
Basic Materials	0.90%
Energy	0.46%
Financial Services	0.19%
Real Estate	0.00%

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