Question 1

What is XSU?

Accepted Answer

XSU (iShares US Small Cap (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Morningstar US SMID Mkt TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XSU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSU last traded at $51.69 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSU historical returns: YTD: +9.61%, 1-year: +9.41%, 3-year annualised: +16.99%, 5-year annualised: +3.25%, 10-year annualised: +8.28%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.62, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.79%, 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 XSU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSU's top holdings include iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM, 95.1%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US SMID Mkt TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSU's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (19.4%), Financial Services (18.0%), Technology (14.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XSU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSU has approximately $632M 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 XSU launched?

Accepted Answer

XSU was launched on May 14, 2007, giving it a 19-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 XSU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSU has a 1-year volatility of 16.84% and a beta of 1.28 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.62 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
2026-10-22	$51.31	$51.78	$51.31	$51.69	$51.69	19,693
2026-10-21	$51.69	$51.82	$51.52	$51.66	$51.66	15,159
2026-10-20	$50.70	$51.71	$50.70	$51.52	$51.52	44,742
2026-10-19	$50.76	$50.92	$50.59	$50.66	$50.66	46,360
2026-10-16	$51.46	$51.52	$50.44	$50.55	$50.55	61,290
2026-10-15	$50.70	$51.42	$50.62	$51.38	$51.38	13,119
2026-10-14	$51.08	$51.28	$50.54	$50.72	$50.72	14,809
2026-10-13	$51.93	$52.08	$51.54	$51.75	$51.75	11,510
2026-10-09	$51.96	$52.25	$51.90	$52.13	$52.13	16,400
2026-10-08	$51.69	$51.89	$51.35	$51.88	$51.88	23,250

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	19.37%
Financial Services	17.96%
Technology	14.13%
Industrials	13.62%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.68%
Real Estate	6.68%
Energy	6.65%
Basic Materials	4.43%
Utilities	2.79%
Consumer Defensive	2.74%
Communication Services	2.38%

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iShares US Small Cap (CAD Hedged) (XSU : TSX)

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