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 $32.13 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: +16.62%, 1-year: +29.49%, 3-year annualised: +18.80%, 5-year annualised: +8.03%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.31, 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 1.51%, 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, 15.1%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 8.2%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 7.8%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.4%), MediaTek Inc (2454, 1.5%) — 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 (39.3%), Financial Services (25.7%), 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 $5.65B 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 21.30% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.31 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	$32.55	$32.65	$31.93	$32.13	$32.13	5,599
2026-07-30	$31.10	$31.88	$31.10	$31.88	$31.88	12,917
2026-07-29	$31.38	$31.43	$30.69	$30.71	$30.71	6,432
2026-07-28	$31.32	$31.55	$31.11	$31.43	$31.43	5,308
2026-07-27	$32.31	$32.31	$31.74	$32.00	$32.00	1,732
2026-07-24	$32.22	$32.23	$31.81	$31.81	$31.81	19,961
2026-07-23	$32.33	$32.58	$32.24	$32.33	$32.33	13,975
2026-07-22	$32.46	$32.74	$32.45	$32.65	$32.65	9,635
2026-07-21	$32.68	$32.93	$32.65	$32.89	$32.89	4,985
2026-07-20	$31.84	$32.02	$31.84	$31.84	$31.84	2,953

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	15.05%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	8.20%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	7.80%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.42%
5	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.51%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.40%
7	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.14%
8	2412	Chunghwa Telecom Co	1.07%

Sector	Weight
Technology	39.27%
Financial Services	25.68%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.28%
Communication Services	8.00%
Industrials	4.62%
Basic Materials	4.48%
Healthcare	2.91%
Consumer Defensive	2.29%
Energy	2.05%
Utilities	1.33%
Real Estate	1.09%

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iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (XSEM : TSX)

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