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 $35.71 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: -4.16%, 1-year: -0.32%, 3-year annualised: +3.32%, 5-year annualised: +1.87%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.03, 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 5.49%, 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, 99.7%). 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 Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (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 $2.40B 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 1.12% and a beta of 0.12 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.03 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
2026-09-24	$35.75	$35.76	$35.71	$35.71	$35.71	9,096
2026-09-23	$35.81	$35.81	$35.70	$35.73	$35.73	23,326
2026-09-22	$35.79	$35.84	$35.79	$35.83	$35.83	12,599
2026-09-21	$35.87	$35.87	$35.83	$35.84	$35.84	8,871
2026-09-18	$35.82	$35.85	$35.82	$35.83	$35.83	14,333
2026-09-17	$35.88	$35.90	$35.87	$35.89	$35.89	7,379
2026-09-16	$35.97	$36.00	$35.84	$35.84	$35.84	21,355
2026-09-15	$35.92	$35.98	$35.92	$35.96	$35.96	16,959
2026-09-14	$35.97	$35.99	$35.96	$35.96	$35.96	24,398
2026-09-11	$36.02	$36.02	$35.96	$35.96	$35.96	6,346

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

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