Question 1

What is XSTH?

Accepted Answer

XSTH — iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XSTH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSTH last traded at $36.44 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSTH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSTH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSTH historical returns: YTD: -2.20%, 1-year: +1.16%, 3-year annualised: +3.61%, 5-year annualised: +2.08%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.01, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSTH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSTH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 5.03%, 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 XSTH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSTH's top holdings include iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSTH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSTH'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 XSTH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSTH has approximately $2.47B 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 XSTH launched?

Accepted Answer

XSTH was launched on July 6, 2021, giving it a 5-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 XSTH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSTH has a 1-year volatility of 1.57% and a beta of 0.11 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.01 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-13	$36.47	$36.47	$36.44	$36.44	$36.44	9,293
2026-08-12	$36.41	$36.43	$36.40	$36.41	$36.41	5,355
2026-08-11	$36.45	$36.45	$36.40	$36.41	$36.41	3,630
2026-08-10	$36.45	$36.46	$36.40	$36.41	$36.41	39,532
2026-08-07	$36.43	$36.43	$36.42	$36.42	$36.42	10,233
2026-08-06	$36.35	$36.38	$36.35	$36.38	$36.38	59,781
2026-08-05	$36.42	$36.42	$36.38	$36.39	$36.39	5,139
2026-08-04	$36.48	$36.48	$36.39	$36.39	$36.39	11,211
2026-07-31	$36.36	$36.40	$36.36	$36.40	$36.40	5,200
2026-07-30	$36.41	$36.44	$36.41	$36.42	$36.42	3,400

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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iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSTH : TSX)

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