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 $68.79 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: +10.72%, 1-year: +14.77%, 3-year annualised: +18.50%, 5-year annualised: +11.38%, 10-year annualised: +18.16%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.16, 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, 7.6%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 6.7%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 5.6%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 4.3%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD, 4.1%) — 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 (57.6%), Communication Services (13.6%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.6%). 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 $5.05B 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 19.75% and a beta of 1.20 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.16 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
2026-07-31	$69.28	$69.57	$68.08	$68.79	$68.79	194,338
2026-07-30	$67.45	$68.53	$67.40	$68.39	$68.39	202,397
2026-07-29	$67.58	$68.03	$66.17	$66.25	$66.25	331,097
2026-07-28	$67.71	$67.95	$66.82	$67.58	$67.58	236,041
2026-07-27	$69.13	$69.22	$67.62	$68.19	$68.19	323,163
2026-07-24	$69.14	$69.26	$68.29	$68.49	$68.49	191,838
2026-07-23	$69.55	$69.88	$68.82	$69.24	$69.24	170,781
2026-07-22	$70.44	$70.96	$70.44	$70.56	$70.56	61,745
2026-07-21	$70.63	$71.02	$70.34	$70.92	$70.92	142,776
2026-07-20	$70.27	$70.60	$69.61	$69.66	$69.66	205,683

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	7.59%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	6.66%
3	MU	Micron Technology Inc	5.64%
4	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	4.35%
5	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	4.10%
6	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.02%
7	TSLA	Tesla Inc	3.29%
8	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.26%
9	INTC	Intel Corporation	3.04%
10	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	3.02%

Sector	Weight
Technology	57.57%
Communication Services	13.59%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.64%
Consumer Defensive	6.88%
Industrials	4.29%
Healthcare	3.94%
Utilities	1.23%
Basic Materials	1.10%
Energy	0.52%
Financial Services	0.24%
Real Estate	0.00%

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COID		$8.24	+16.38%
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AMZH-U	Harvest Amazon High Income Shares ETF	$13.87	+13.13%
MSFH-U	Harvest Microsoft Enhanced High Income Shares ETF	$9.48	+12.46%
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iShares NASDAQ 100 (CAD Hedged) (XQQ : TSX)

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