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 $71.01 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: +14.29%, 1-year: +23.31%, 3-year annualised: +24.18%, 5-year annualised: +12.86%, 10-year annualised: +18.79%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.92, 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 0.23%, 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, 8.1%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.5%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.7%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 4.8%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 4.2%) — 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 (58.9%), Communication Services (12.7%), 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 $5.46B 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 21.76% and a beta of 1.23 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.92 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	$71.13	$71.38	$70.78	$71.01	$71.01	106,642
2026-08-19	$71.98	$72.02	$71.20	$71.52	$71.52	90,484
2026-08-18	$71.99	$72.09	$71.53	$71.68	$71.68	86,629
2026-08-17	$73.22	$73.33	$72.85	$72.91	$72.91	128,251
2026-08-14	$73.26	$73.33	$72.79	$73.02	$73.02	103,646
2026-08-13	$72.41	$73.34	$72.39	$73.16	$73.16	120,125
2026-08-12	$72.59	$72.61	$72.24	$72.33	$72.33	167,454
2026-08-11	$72.30	$72.30	$71.56	$71.77	$71.77	82,758
2026-08-10	$72.21	$72.40	$72.00	$72.01	$72.01	93,930
2026-08-07	$72.04	$72.32	$71.64	$72.26	$72.26	179,785

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	8.05%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.52%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.72%
4	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.84%
5	MU	Micron Technology Inc	4.25%
6	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	3.55%
7	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.44%
8	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	3.23%
9	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	3.06%
10	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	2.73%

Sector	Weight
Technology	58.88%
Communication Services	12.70%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.05%
Consumer Defensive	6.26%
Industrials	4.14%
Healthcare	4.04%
Utilities	1.16%
Basic Materials	0.99%
Energy	0.54%
Financial Services	0.24%
Real Estate	0.00%

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