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 $75.41 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: +8.18%, 1-year: +21.53%, 3-year annualised: +19.07%, 5-year annualised: +11.69%, 10-year annualised: +13.61%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.27, 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 1.12%, 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 (37.8%), Financial Services (11.6%), Communication Services (10.4%). 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 $15.39B 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 13.06% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.27 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
2026-06-22	$75.72	$76.00	$75.29	$75.41	$75.41	135,275
2026-06-19	$75.24	$75.71	$75.24	$75.64	$75.64	40,658
2026-06-18	$75.81	$75.81	$75.40	$75.71	$75.71	170,130
2026-06-17	$76.00	$76.03	$74.71	$74.90	$74.90	346,863
2026-06-16	$76.35	$76.39	$75.85	$75.87	$75.87	165,245
2026-06-15	$76.07	$76.51	$76.06	$76.27	$76.27	221,609
2026-06-12	$74.92	$75.29	$74.37	$75.00	$75.00	421,834
2026-06-11	$73.71	$74.84	$73.28	$74.63	$74.63	473,690
2026-06-10	$74.07	$74.68	$73.39	$73.41	$73.41	410,428
2026-06-09	$75.27	$75.56	$73.09	$74.58	$74.58	386,679

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.80%
Financial Services	11.57%
Communication Services	10.42%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.58%
Healthcare	8.80%
Industrials	8.13%
Consumer Defensive	4.69%
Energy	3.28%
Utilities	2.14%
Real Estate	1.89%
Basic Materials	1.70%

iShares Core S&P 500 (CAD Hedged) (XSP : TSX)

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