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 $32.78 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: +18.98%, 1-year: +35.58%, 3-year annualised: +24.20%, 5-year annualised: +9.83%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.11, 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 1.56%, 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, 15.4%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 7.2%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 5.4%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.8%), 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 (40.5%), Financial Services (24.5%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.3%). 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 $6.31B 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 22.38% and a beta of 1.02 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.11 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
2026-08-20	$32.55	$32.78	$32.55	$32.78	$32.78	1,706
2026-08-19	$32.92	$32.92	$32.64	$32.67	$32.67	2,004
2026-08-18	$32.63	$32.85	$32.50	$32.50	$32.50	7,663
2026-08-17	$33.32	$33.70	$33.31	$33.35	$33.35	3,682
2026-08-14	$33.26	$33.26	$33.00	$33.00	$33.00	6,258
2026-08-13	$33.09	$33.38	$33.08	$33.27	$33.27	4,363
2026-08-12	$32.97	$33.07	$32.96	$33.07	$33.07	846
2026-08-11	$32.69	$32.69	$32.49	$32.52	$32.52	1,926
2026-08-10	$32.49	$32.51	$32.42	$32.49	$32.49	52,848
2026-08-07	$32.81	$32.81	$32.61	$32.69	$32.69	3,312

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	15.40%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	7.23%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	5.40%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.76%
5	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.82%
6	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.23%
7	2412	Chunghwa Telecom Co	1.06%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	0.98%

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.54%
Financial Services	24.50%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.28%
Communication Services	7.55%
Basic Materials	4.72%
Industrials	4.68%
Healthcare	3.16%
Consumer Defensive	2.20%
Energy	2.09%
Utilities	1.23%
Real Estate	1.06%

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