Question 1

What is XRE?

Accepted Answer

XRE (iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XRE ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XRE last traded at $15.93 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XRE MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XRE annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XRE historical returns: YTD: +2.71%, 1-year: +2.99%, 3-year annualised: +8.89%, 5-year annualised: -0.73%, 10-year annualised: +4.40%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.26, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XRE pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XRE distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.43%, paid monthly. 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 XRE invest in?

Accepted Answer

XRE's top holdings include RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI-UN, 12.7%), Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (GRT-UN, 11.4%), First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (FCR-UN, 10.8%), Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR-UN, 10.0%), Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CHP-UN, 8.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XRE invest in?

Accepted Answer

XRE's largest sector exposures are Real Estate (100.0%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XRE? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XRE has approximately $1.03B 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 XRE launched?

Accepted Answer

XRE was launched on October 17, 2002, giving it a 24-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 XRE in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XRE has a 1-year volatility of 13.70% and a beta of 0.93 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.26 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-22	$15.58	$15.94	$15.58	$15.93	$15.93	549,388
2026-10-21	$15.74	$15.82	$15.58	$15.63	$15.63	489,367
2026-10-20	$15.52	$15.77	$15.51	$15.76	$15.76	309,981
2026-10-19	$15.62	$15.66	$15.49	$15.51	$15.51	168,695
2026-10-16	$15.72	$15.78	$15.63	$15.71	$15.71	177,830
2026-10-15	$15.57	$15.78	$15.57	$15.68	$15.68	767,391
2026-10-14	$15.40	$15.51	$15.36	$15.47	$15.47	391,178
2026-10-13	$15.49	$15.52	$15.35	$15.41	$15.41	204,145
2026-10-09	$15.42	$15.45	$15.35	$15.41	$15.41	155,450
2026-10-08	$15.30	$15.42	$15.27	$15.38	$15.38	222,371

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	REI-UN	RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust	12.68%
2	GRT-UN	Granite Real Estate Investment Trust	11.45%
3	FCR-UN	First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust	10.85%
4	CAR-UN	Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust	10.03%
5	CHP-UN	Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust	8.33%
6	DIR-UN	Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust	8.12%
7	SRU-UN	SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust	7.17%
8	PMZ-UN	Primaris Retail R.E. Invest. Tr. Units	5.84%
9	HR-UN	H&R Real Estate Investment Trust	5.76%
10	BEI-UN	Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust	5.01%

Sector	Weight
Real Estate	100.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE : TSX)

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