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 $12.34 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: +5.56%, 1-year: +13.75%, 3-year annualised: +11.25%, 5-year annualised: +6.04%, 10-year annualised: +6.03%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.18, 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 3.93%, 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 MSCI Canada Minimum Volatility (XMV, 21.3%), iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XIGS, 13.6%), iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (XHU, 13.5%), iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB, 8.0%), iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (XCB, 7.8%) — 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 (26.1%), Energy (15.6%), 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 $378M 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 4.30% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.18 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
2026-06-22	$12.40	$12.40	$12.34	$12.34	$12.34	6,644
2026-06-19	$12.30	$12.36	$12.30	$12.36	$12.36	6,838
2026-06-18	$12.40	$12.40	$12.36	$12.36	$12.36	12,082
2026-06-17	$12.36	$12.40	$12.33	$12.33	$12.33	5,828
2026-06-16	$12.36	$12.38	$12.36	$12.36	$12.36	5,801
2026-06-15	$12.34	$12.37	$12.34	$12.37	$12.37	6,773
2026-06-12	$12.35	$12.35	$12.35	$12.35	$12.35	16,287
2026-06-11	$12.30	$12.33	$12.28	$12.33	$12.33	6,746
2026-06-09	$12.23	$12.23	$12.18	$12.22	$12.22	12,111
2026-06-08	$12.26	$12.26	$12.20	$12.20	$12.20	3,811

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XMV	iShares MSCI Canada Minimum Volatility	21.27%
2	XIGS	iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	13.57%
3	XHU	iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF	13.48%
4	XLB	iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF	7.97%
5	XCB	iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	7.84%
6	XHY	iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	7.37%
7	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	6.82%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	5.34%
9	XEI	iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF	4.09%
10	XFLB	iShares Core Canadian 15+ Year Federal Bond Index ETF	3.95%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.06%
Energy	15.57%
Consumer Defensive	11.63%
Technology	10.39%
Utilities	7.74%
Industrials	6.84%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.11%
Healthcare	5.73%
Basic Materials	4.74%
Communication Services	4.32%
Real Estate	0.86%

iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (XTR : TSX)

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