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 $76.71 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: +10.04%, 1-year: +19.07%, 3-year annualised: +19.76%, 5-year annualised: +11.30%, 10-year annualised: +13.46%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.02, 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 1.14%, 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 (38.0%), Financial Services (12.0%), Healthcare (9.5%). 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 $15.98B 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 13.15% and a beta of 0.94 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.02 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	$77.08	$77.25	$76.67	$76.71	$76.71	226,765
2026-08-19	$77.55	$77.67	$77.30	$77.34	$77.34	96,571
2026-08-18	$77.31	$77.43	$77.18	$77.18	$77.18	102,984
2026-08-17	$78.08	$78.14	$77.74	$77.74	$77.74	56,304
2026-08-14	$78.30	$78.33	$78.03	$78.10	$78.10	72,532
2026-08-13	$77.99	$78.43	$77.92	$78.27	$78.27	66,150
2026-08-12	$77.96	$77.96	$77.66	$77.76	$77.76	89,819
2026-08-11	$77.91	$77.91	$77.45	$77.54	$77.54	80,284
2026-08-10	$77.84	$78.01	$77.70	$77.80	$77.80	124,965
2026-08-07	$77.58	$77.91	$77.50	$77.84	$77.84	138,455

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.97%
Financial Services	11.99%
Healthcare	9.54%
Communication Services	9.47%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.43%
Industrials	8.05%
Consumer Defensive	4.54%
Energy	3.46%
Utilities	2.07%
Real Estate	1.83%
Basic Materials	1.65%

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