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 $65.15 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: +12.13%, 1-year: +19.89%, 3-year annualised: +22.45%, 5-year annualised: +14.37%, 10-year annualised: +15.65%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, 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 1.14%, 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 (38.3%), Financial Services (12.1%), Communication Services (9.4%). 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 $13.08B 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 1.41 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
2026-08-20	$65.46	$65.57	$65.15	$65.15	$65.15	72,414
2026-08-19	$66.05	$66.10	$65.75	$65.79	$65.79	59,421
2026-08-18	$66.12	$66.22	$66.00	$66.09	$66.09	62,527
2026-08-17	$66.60	$66.70	$66.42	$66.45	$66.45	45,476
2026-08-14	$67.02	$67.02	$66.68	$66.75	$66.75	61,345
2026-08-13	$67.00	$67.34	$66.88	$67.13	$67.13	67,505
2026-08-12	$66.75	$66.84	$66.56	$66.75	$66.75	58,692
2026-08-11	$66.84	$66.84	$66.39	$66.44	$66.44	50,812
2026-08-10	$66.87	$66.95	$66.65	$66.79	$66.79	79,834
2026-08-07	$66.68	$66.85	$66.53	$66.83	$66.83	51,988

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.30%
Financial Services	12.09%
Communication Services	9.43%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.26%
Healthcare	9.24%
Industrials	8.16%
Consumer Defensive	4.52%
Energy	3.48%
Utilities	2.07%
Real Estate	1.82%
Basic Materials	1.63%

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