Question 1

What is XSU?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the XSU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSU last traded at $52.15 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: +10.58%, 1-year: +14.57%, 3-year annualised: +15.43%, 5-year annualised: +4.28%, 10-year annualised: +7.93%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.64, 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 0.76%, 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, 99.7%). 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 (20.4%), Financial Services (18.2%), Technology (14.4%). 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 $655M 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 14.97% and a beta of 1.25 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.64 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	$51.89	$52.42	$51.52	$52.15	$52.15	48,656
2026-09-30	$52.41	$52.42	$52.00	$52.00	$52.00	13,298
2026-09-29	$52.46	$52.46	$51.90	$52.18	$52.18	16,318
2026-09-28	$52.50	$52.70	$52.18	$52.38	$52.38	27,124
2026-09-25	$52.80	$53.02	$52.49	$52.77	$52.77	23,095
2026-09-24	$52.62	$52.81	$52.26	$52.71	$52.71	16,593
2026-09-23	$53.53	$53.53	$52.81	$52.84	$52.84	19,952
2026-09-22	$53.87	$54.08	$53.60	$53.80	$53.80	18,263
2026-09-21	$53.57	$53.63	$53.39	$53.48	$53.48	9,449
2026-09-18	$53.33	$53.38	$52.94	$53.19	$53.19	18,479

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	20.44%
Financial Services	18.20%
Technology	14.42%
Industrials	13.53%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.61%
Real Estate	6.44%
Energy	6.41%
Basic Materials	4.38%
Utilities	2.69%
Consumer Defensive	2.58%
Communication Services	2.31%

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

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