Question 1

What is XTR?

Accepted Answer

XTR (iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Neutral Balanced category. It tracks the Morningstar Can Neut Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XTR ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XTR last traded at $12.46 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XTR MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XTR annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XTR historical returns: YTD: +6.59%, 1-year: +14.11%, 3-year annualised: +11.94%, 5-year annualised: +6.39%, 10-year annualised: +5.96%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.25, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XTR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XTR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.88%, 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 XTR invest in?

Accepted Answer

XTR's top holdings include iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (XHU, 17.4%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 14.0%), iShares MSCI Canada Minimum Volatility (XMV, 11.8%), iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB, 9.0%), iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY, 9.0%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neut Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XTR invest in?

Accepted Answer

XTR's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (25.2%), Energy (17.8%), Consumer Defensive (11.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XTR? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XTR has approximately $376M 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 XTR launched?

Accepted Answer

XTR was launched on December 19, 2005, giving it a 21-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 XTR in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XTR has a 1-year volatility of 4.38% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.25 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-21	$12.41	$12.46	$12.41	$12.46	$12.46	8,973
2026-07-20	$12.52	$12.52	$12.44	$12.44	$12.44	9,497
2026-07-17	$12.46	$12.52	$12.46	$12.48	$12.48	4,213
2026-07-16	$12.44	$12.50	$12.44	$12.50	$12.50	21,585
2026-07-15	$12.40	$12.43	$12.40	$12.42	$12.42	8,820
2026-07-14	$12.43	$12.43	$12.39	$12.40	$12.40	13,796
2026-07-13	$12.39	$12.43	$12.39	$12.43	$12.43	7,458
2026-07-10	$12.37	$12.40	$12.37	$12.40	$12.40	1,391
2026-07-09	$12.39	$12.39	$12.38	$12.38	$12.38	6,495
2026-07-08	$12.44	$12.44	$12.38	$12.38	$12.38	17,702

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XHU	iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF	17.38%
2	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	13.97%
3	XMV	iShares MSCI Canada Minimum Volatility	11.78%
4	XLB	iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF	9.04%
5	XHY	iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	8.97%
6	XEI	iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF	8.28%
7	XIGS	iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	7.83%
8	XDV	iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF	6.91%
9	XSB	iShares Canadian Short Term Bond	4.71%
10	XFLB	iShares Core Canadian 15+ Year Federal Bond Index ETF	3.99%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	25.17%
Energy	17.84%
Consumer Defensive	11.60%
Healthcare	9.27%
Utilities	8.47%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.92%
Communication Services	5.92%
Industrials	5.60%
Technology	4.00%
Basic Materials	3.04%
Real Estate	1.16%

iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR : TSX)

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