Question 1

What is XUT?

Accepted Answer

XUT (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XUT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XUT last traded at $36.60 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XUT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XUT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XUT historical returns: YTD: +14.23%, 1-year: +25.97%, 3-year annualised: +13.12%, 5-year annualised: +7.91%, 10-year annualised: +9.51%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.71, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XUT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XUT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.23%, paid monthly. 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 XUT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUT's top holdings include Fortis Inc (FTS, 21.9%), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P (BIP-UN, 14.0%), Emera Inc. (EMA, 12.3%), Hydro One Ltd (H, 10.2%), AltaGas Ltd (ALA, 9.4%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XUT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUT's largest sector exposures are Utilities (90.2%), Energy (9.8%), Basic Materials (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XUT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XUT has approximately $506M 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 XUT launched?

Accepted Answer

XUT was launched on April 12, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XUT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XUT has a 1-year volatility of 9.92% and a beta of 0.47 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.71 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-06-22	$36.61	$36.78	$36.55	$36.60	$36.60	165,703
2026-06-19	$36.65	$36.80	$36.50	$36.50	$36.50	60,920
2026-06-18	$36.56	$36.85	$36.47	$36.60	$36.60	340,789
2026-06-17	$36.62	$36.80	$36.41	$36.49	$36.49	300,810
2026-06-16	$36.82	$36.92	$36.65	$36.65	$36.65	212,864
2026-06-15	$36.59	$36.89	$36.46	$36.83	$36.83	150,424
2026-06-12	$36.72	$36.87	$36.50	$36.64	$36.64	93,777
2026-06-11	$36.65	$36.92	$36.62	$36.62	$36.62	228,052
2026-06-10	$36.34	$36.56	$36.30	$36.49	$36.49	156,193
2026-06-09	$36.20	$36.50	$36.15	$36.33	$36.33	452,603

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	FTS	Fortis Inc	21.89%
2	BIP-UN	Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P	14.05%
3	EMA	Emera Inc.	12.31%
4	H	Hydro One Ltd	10.20%
5	ALA	AltaGas Ltd	9.45%
6	BEP-UN	Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P	6.61%
7	CPX	Capital Power Corporation	6.25%
8	CU	Canadian Utilities Limited	3.63%
9	NPI	Northland Power Inc.	3.48%
10	AQN	Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp	3.23%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	90.18%
Energy	9.82%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT : TSX)

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