Question 1

What is XSP?

Accepted Answer

XSP (iShares Core S&P 500 (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XSP ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSP last traded at $76.83 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSP historical returns: YTD: +10.21%, 1-year: +15.89%, 3-year annualised: +20.58%, 5-year annualised: +11.40%, 10-year annualised: +13.63%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.14, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.11%, 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 XSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSP's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSP's largest sector exposures are Technology (40.1%), Financial Services (11.4%), Communication Services (9.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XSP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSP has approximately $16.47B 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 XSP launched?

Accepted Answer

XSP was launched on May 24, 2001, giving it a 25-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 XSP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSP has a 1-year volatility of 13.20% and a beta of 0.93 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.14 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	$76.94	$77.02	$76.36	$76.83	$76.83	354,365
2026-09-30	$77.07	$77.41	$76.72	$76.72	$76.72	200,209
2026-09-29	$77.19	$77.19	$76.71	$76.87	$76.87	232,517
2026-09-28	$77.28	$77.42	$76.86	$77.04	$77.04	289,443
2026-09-25	$77.32	$77.73	$77.16	$77.64	$77.64	362,688
2026-09-24	$77.00	$77.40	$76.82	$77.26	$77.26	257,404
2026-09-23	$77.85	$77.85	$77.17	$77.30	$77.30	266,797
2026-09-22	$77.94	$78.03	$77.79	$77.84	$77.84	280,733
2026-09-21	$77.11	$78.02	$77.11	$77.80	$77.80	152,182
2026-09-18	$76.69	$76.75	$76.33	$76.75	$76.75	289,777

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.07%
Financial Services	11.36%
Communication Services	9.88%
Healthcare	9.22%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.82%
Industrials	7.63%
Consumer Defensive	4.40%
Energy	3.41%
Utilities	1.88%
Real Estate	1.72%
Basic Materials	1.59%

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