Question 1

What is XSH?

Accepted Answer

XSH — iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Seeks income by replicating the performance of the FTSE Canada Universe + Maple Short Term Corporate Bond Index™, net of expenses.

Question 2

What is the XSH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSH last traded at $18.97 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSH historical returns: YTD: -1.02%, 1-year: +2.90%, 3-year annualised: +6.05%, 5-year annualised: +2.82%, 10-year annualised: +2.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.13, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.94%, 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 XSH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSH's top holdings include Bank of Nova Scotia 2.38% (null, 1.4%), The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.11% (null, 1.1%), Apple Inc. 2.51% (null, 1.0%), Royal Bank of Canada 2.61% (null, 1.0%), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 2% (null, 0.9%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can 1-5Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSH's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XSH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSH has approximately $2.70B 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 XSH launched?

Accepted Answer

XSH was launched on September 13, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XSH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSH has a 1-year volatility of 1.77% and a beta of 1.06 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.13 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	$18.98	$18.98	$18.96	$18.96	$18.96	99,753
2026-08-19	$18.99	$19.01	$18.98	$19.00	$19.00	152,047
2026-08-18	$18.99	$18.99	$18.97	$18.98	$18.98	130,036
2026-08-17	$19.02	$19.03	$19.01	$19.02	$19.02	43,840
2026-08-14	$19.03	$19.04	$19.01	$19.02	$19.02	41,217
2026-08-13	$19.04	$19.04	$19.02	$19.04	$19.04	83,617
2026-08-12	$19.01	$19.01	$19.00	$19.01	$19.01	82,575
2026-08-11	$18.97	$19.00	$18.97	$18.98	$18.98	108,805
2026-08-10	$19.00	$19.00	$18.97	$18.98	$18.98	112,368
2026-08-07	$19.03	$19.03	$19.00	$19.01	$19.01	45,879

#	Name	Weight
1	Bank of Nova Scotia 2.38%	1.39%
2	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.11%	1.15%
3	Apple Inc. 2.51%	0.97%
4	Royal Bank of Canada 2.61%	0.96%
5	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 2%	0.92%
6	Royal Bank of Canada 2.36%	0.90%
7	Bank of Nova Scotia 2.98%	0.85%
8	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 1.91%	0.84%
9	Bank Montreal Que 2.85%	0.83%
10	The Toronto-Dominion Bank 3%	0.83%

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

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