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 $64.85 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: +11.62%, 1-year: +18.28%, 3-year annualised: +20.49%, 5-year annualised: +14.62%, 10-year annualised: +15.28%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.52, 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 1.13%, 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 (37.4%), Financial Services (12.4%), Communication Services (9.7%). 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 $12.71B 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 11.24% and a beta of 0.98 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.52 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
2026-07-31	$64.62	$65.03	$64.24	$64.85	$64.85	99,533
2026-07-30	$64.09	$64.42	$63.80	$64.39	$64.39	95,187
2026-07-29	$64.62	$64.63	$63.52	$63.53	$63.53	120,143
2026-07-28	$64.68	$64.85	$64.38	$64.80	$64.80	82,277
2026-07-27	$65.18	$65.18	$64.42	$64.67	$64.67	97,343
2026-07-24	$64.49	$64.89	$64.40	$64.58	$64.58	89,622
2026-07-23	$64.60	$64.73	$64.22	$64.44	$64.44	102,906
2026-07-22	$65.27	$65.49	$65.19	$65.24	$65.24	48,588
2026-07-21	$65.11	$65.46	$64.98	$65.42	$65.42	62,642
2026-07-20	$65.08	$65.17	$64.64	$64.67	$64.67	111,371

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.43%
Financial Services	12.36%
Communication Services	9.65%
Healthcare	9.24%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.03%
Industrials	8.43%
Consumer Defensive	4.68%
Energy	3.33%
Utilities	2.24%
Real Estate	1.94%
Basic Materials	1.67%

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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS : TSX)

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