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 $66.20 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: +13.94%, 1-year: +27.61%, 3-year annualised: +22.75%, 5-year annualised: +16.35%, 10-year annualised: +16.07%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.56, 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 (37.5%), Financial Services (11.7%), Communication Services (10.4%). 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 $12.60B 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 11.45% and a beta of 0.98 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.56 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
2026-07-10	$66.06	$66.28	$65.69	$66.20	$66.20	70,891
2026-07-09	$65.69	$66.01	$65.50	$66.01	$66.01	71,413
2026-07-08	$65.36	$65.50	$65.01	$65.44	$65.44	97,294
2026-07-07	$66.16	$66.16	$65.59	$65.79	$65.79	64,647
2026-07-06	$65.97	$66.25	$65.94	$66.14	$66.14	50,108
2026-07-03	$66.00	$66.19	$65.51	$65.61	$65.61	71,977
2026-07-02	$65.85	$65.98	$65.06	$65.50	$65.50	124,997
2026-06-30	$65.28	$65.81	$65.28	$65.62	$65.62	106,400
2026-06-29	$64.90	$65.25	$64.50	$65.25	$65.25	90,890
2026-06-26	$64.09	$64.73	$63.97	$64.21	$64.21	157,500

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.54%
Financial Services	11.70%
Communication Services	10.41%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.53%
Healthcare	8.85%
Industrials	7.97%
Consumer Defensive	4.84%
Energy	3.38%
Utilities	2.18%
Real Estate	1.92%
Basic Materials	1.69%

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

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