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 $31.63 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XSEM annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSEM historical returns: YTD: +14.81%, 1-year: +15.80%, 3-year annualised: +24.65%, 5-year annualised: +9.36%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.48, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XSEM pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSEM distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.48%, 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 5

What does XSEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSEM's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 14.9%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 7.8%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 6.2%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.5%), MediaTek Inc (2454, 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 6

What sectors does XSEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSEM's largest sector exposures are Technology (41.6%), Financial Services (24.7%), Consumer Cyclicals (7.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XSEM? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSEM has approximately $5.91B 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 8

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 9

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 10

How risky is XSEM?

Accepted Answer

XSEM has a 1-year volatility of 22.19% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.48 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
2026-10-29	$31.59	$31.66	$31.51	$31.63	$31.63	1,701
2026-10-28	$32.00	$32.04	$31.90	$32.00	$32.00	1,854
2026-10-27	$31.47	$31.73	$31.40	$31.64	$31.64	4,999
2026-10-26	$31.03	$31.32	$31.03	$31.20	$31.20	10,616
2026-10-23	$31.03	$31.38	$31.03	$31.37	$31.37	1,215
2026-10-22	$31.77	$31.77	$31.13	$31.14	$31.14	5,951
2026-10-21	$32.37	$32.37	$32.17	$32.32	$32.32	1,522
2026-10-20	$31.82	$32.24	$31.82	$32.16	$32.16	11,055
2026-10-19	$32.28	$32.42	$32.17	$32.19	$32.19	8,225
2026-10-16	$32.54	$32.54	$31.96	$32.00	$32.00	14,240

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	14.86%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	7.79%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	6.18%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.47%
5	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.81%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.67%
7	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.08%
8	2412	Chunghwa Telecom Co	1.03%

Sector	Weight
Technology	41.59%
Financial Services	24.65%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.25%
Communication Services	6.99%
Basic Materials	4.68%
Industrials	4.28%
Healthcare	2.65%
Consumer Defensive	2.34%
Energy	2.15%
Utilities	1.36%
Real Estate	1.06%

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

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