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 $55.69 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: +18.09%, 1-year: +30.47%, 3-year annualised: +16.45%, 5-year annualised: +6.21%, 10-year annualised: +8.78%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.52, 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 0.77%, 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, 99.9%). 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 (21.3%), Financial Services (17.7%), Technology (13.8%). 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 $724M 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 15.73% and a beta of 1.26 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.52 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
2026-08-20	$55.99	$56.11	$55.60	$55.69	$55.69	14,767
2026-08-19	$56.70	$56.76	$56.41	$56.44	$56.44	7,843
2026-08-18	$56.64	$56.68	$56.19	$56.19	$56.19	9,163
2026-08-17	$56.85	$56.91	$56.78	$56.86	$56.86	10,701
2026-08-14	$56.76	$57.09	$56.76	$57.07	$57.07	7,356
2026-08-13	$56.90	$57.04	$56.73	$56.82	$56.82	17,103
2026-08-12	$56.75	$56.75	$56.40	$56.74	$56.74	23,772
2026-08-11	$56.35	$56.46	$56.35	$56.37	$56.37	6,752
2026-08-10	$56.25	$56.35	$56.03	$56.14	$56.14	18,160
2026-08-07	$56.22	$56.55	$56.19	$56.48	$56.48	7,095

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	21.28%
Financial Services	17.68%
Technology	13.76%
Industrials	13.45%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.04%
Real Estate	6.61%
Energy	6.27%
Basic Materials	4.39%
Utilities	2.73%
Consumer Defensive	2.60%
Communication Services	2.18%

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

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