Question 1

What is XSEM?

Accepted Answer

XSEM — iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XSEM ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSEM last traded at $34.34 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSEM MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSEM annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSEM historical returns: YTD: +24.65%, 1-year: +34.66%, 3-year annualised: +26.87%, 5-year annualised: +10.77%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.27, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSEM pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSEM distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.53%, 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 XSEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSEM's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 15.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 7.3%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 5.6%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.6%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988, 1.8%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSEM's largest sector exposures are Technology (44.3%), Financial Services (23.8%), Communication Services (6.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XSEM? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSEM has approximately $6.70B 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 XSEM launched?

Accepted Answer

XSEM was launched on March 18, 2019, giving it a 7-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 XSEM in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSEM has a 1-year volatility of 22.27% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.27 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	$34.30	$34.36	$34.05	$34.34	$34.34	5,427
2026-09-30	$34.32	$34.36	$34.20	$34.21	$34.21	8,202
2026-09-29	$34.43	$34.50	$34.31	$34.47	$34.47	13,987
2026-09-28	$34.36	$34.44	$34.26	$34.37	$34.37	5,047
2026-09-25	$34.55	$34.73	$34.46	$34.69	$34.69	13,685
2026-09-24	$34.38	$34.47	$34.23	$34.31	$34.31	4,016
2026-09-23	$34.81	$34.83	$34.45	$34.56	$34.56	19,697
2026-09-22	$34.75	$35.17	$34.75	$34.94	$34.94	28,658
2026-09-21	$34.54	$34.91	$34.48	$34.88	$34.88	9,249
2026-09-18	$33.63	$33.88	$33.63	$33.87	$33.87	7,693

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	15.16%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	7.27%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	5.62%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.56%
5	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.76%
6	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.47%
7	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.07%
8	2412	Chunghwa Telecom Co	0.98%

Sector	Weight
Technology	44.26%
Financial Services	23.82%
Communication Services	6.84%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.77%
Industrials	4.70%
Basic Materials	4.58%
Healthcare	2.60%
Consumer Defensive	2.16%
Energy	1.97%
Utilities	1.27%
Real Estate	1.03%

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