Question 1

What is XUS?

Accepted Answer

XUS (iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XUS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XUS last traded at $67.46 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XUS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XUS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XUS historical returns: YTD: +16.11%, 1-year: +20.01%, 3-year annualised: +24.57%, 5-year annualised: +15.49%, 10-year annualised: +15.89%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.43, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XUS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XUS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.12%, 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 XUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUS's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUS's largest sector exposures are Technology (40.1%), Financial Services (11.4%), Communication Services (9.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XUS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XUS has approximately $13.75B 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 XUS launched?

Accepted Answer

XUS was launched on April 10, 2013, giving it a 13-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 XUS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XUS has a 1-year volatility of 11.47% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.43 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
2026-10-01	$67.54	$67.68	$67.16	$67.46	$67.46	236,890
2026-09-30	$67.50	$67.87	$67.38	$67.38	$67.38	127,192
2026-09-29	$67.54	$67.54	$67.22	$67.30	$67.30	123,717
2026-09-28	$67.55	$67.67	$67.19	$67.37	$67.37	205,808
2026-09-25	$67.59	$67.83	$67.34	$67.74	$67.74	214,315
2026-09-24	$67.12	$67.46	$67.05	$67.38	$67.38	147,748
2026-09-23	$67.56	$67.62	$67.14	$67.20	$67.20	122,749
2026-09-22	$67.59	$67.67	$67.51	$67.56	$67.56	75,872
2026-09-21	$66.57	$67.50	$66.57	$67.43	$67.43	87,126
2026-09-18	$66.24	$66.25	$65.97	$66.17	$66.17	60,394

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.07%
Financial Services	11.36%
Communication Services	9.88%
Healthcare	9.22%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.82%
Industrials	7.63%
Consumer Defensive	4.40%
Energy	3.41%
Utilities	1.88%
Real Estate	1.72%
Basic Materials	1.59%

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