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 $64.98 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: +11.84%, 1-year: +20.05%, 3-year annualised: +21.77%, 5-year annualised: +14.58%, 10-year annualised: +15.74%. 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 (38.6%), Financial Services (12.1%), Communication Services (9.6%). 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 $13.35B 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
2026-09-10	$64.98	$65.11	$64.82	$64.98	$64.98	67,147
2026-09-09	$65.23	$65.33	$65.15	$65.23	$65.23	86,649
2026-09-08	$65.73	$65.73	$65.38	$65.38	$65.38	89,855
2026-09-04	$66.23	$66.34	$65.96	$66.02	$66.02	64,200
2026-09-03	$65.72	$66.12	$65.63	$66.03	$66.03	73,677
2026-09-02	$65.73	$65.86	$65.55	$65.60	$65.60	61,750
2026-09-01	$65.67	$65.87	$65.46	$65.57	$65.57	99,325
2026-08-31	$66.03	$66.03	$65.70	$65.88	$65.88	104,510
2026-08-28	$66.30	$66.72	$66.20	$66.31	$66.31	83,765
2026-08-27	$66.06	$66.33	$65.91	$66.20	$66.20	108,562

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.59%
Financial Services	12.14%
Communication Services	9.63%
Healthcare	9.36%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.22%
Industrials	7.66%
Consumer Defensive	4.44%
Energy	3.49%
Utilities	2.01%
Real Estate	1.79%
Basic Materials	1.66%

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