Question 1

What is XST?

Accepted Answer

XST (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XST ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XST last traded at $62.90 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XST MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XST annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XST historical returns: YTD: -1.21%, 1-year: +10.59%, 3-year annualised: +15.81%, 5-year annualised: +13.31%, 10-year annualised: +9.93%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.95, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XST pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XST distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.71%, paid quarterly. 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 XST invest in?

Accepted Answer

XST's top holdings include Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A (ATD, 26.2%), Loblaw Companies Limited (L, 23.9%), Metro Inc. (MRU, 14.6%), George Weston Limited (WN, 13.1%), Saputo Inc (SAP, 8.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XST invest in?

Accepted Answer

XST's largest sector exposures are Consumer Defensive (75.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (24.2%), Energy (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XST? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XST has approximately $396M 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 XST launched?

Accepted Answer

XST was launched on April 12, 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 XST in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XST has a 1-year volatility of 16.85% and a beta of -0.01 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.95 indicates moderate 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	$63.26	$63.31	$62.50	$62.90	$62.90	17,181
2026-09-30	$63.67	$63.67	$63.29	$63.29	$63.29	9,546
2026-09-29	$63.90	$64.01	$63.35	$63.54	$63.54	24,499
2026-09-28	$63.85	$64.22	$63.75	$63.92	$63.92	27,610
2026-09-25	$63.41	$63.89	$63.40	$63.83	$63.83	23,600
2026-09-24	$63.83	$63.91	$63.27	$63.35	$63.35	47,015
2026-09-23	$64.09	$64.09	$63.44	$63.44	$63.44	16,771
2026-09-22	$64.17	$64.81	$64.12	$64.23	$64.23	23,937
2026-09-21	$63.53	$64.01	$63.23	$63.94	$63.94	11,555
2026-09-18	$64.08	$64.08	$63.46	$63.47	$63.47	20,354

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ATD	Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A	26.21%
2	L	Loblaw Companies Limited	23.90%
3	MRU	Metro Inc.	14.60%
4	WN	George Weston Limited	13.05%
5	SAP	Saputo Inc	8.53%
6	EMP-A	Empire Company Limited	5.28%
7	PBH	Premium Brands Holdings Corporation	2.94%
8	NWC	North West Company Inc	2.01%
9	MFI	Maple Leaf Foods Inc.	1.72%
10	JWEL	Jamieson Wellness Inc	1.65%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	75.81%
Consumer Cyclicals	24.19%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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