Question 1

What is XWD?

Accepted Answer

XWD (iShares MSCI World Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XWD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XWD last traded at $125.37 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XWD MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XWD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XWD historical returns: YTD: +14.23%, 1-year: +19.67%, 3-year annualised: +22.97%, 5-year annualised: +13.88%, 10-year annualised: +13.39%. 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 XWD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XWD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.19%, 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 XWD invest in?

Accepted Answer

XWD's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 71.9%), iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA, 24.5%), iShares S&P/TSX 60 (XIU, 3.5%), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock (SPCX, 0.1%). 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 XWD invest in?

Accepted Answer

XWD's largest sector exposures are Technology (32.2%), Financial Services (15.9%), Industrials (10.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XWD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XWD has approximately $1.83B 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 XWD launched?

Accepted Answer

XWD was launched on June 18, 2009, giving it a 17-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 XWD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XWD has a 1-year volatility of 9.94% and a beta of 0.94 (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
2026-10-01	$125.72	$125.74	$124.87	$125.36	$125.36	15,566
2026-09-30	$125.50	$126.36	$125.50	$125.61	$125.61	8,650
2026-09-29	$125.80	$125.80	$125.30	$125.61	$125.61	5,101
2026-09-28	$126.03	$126.09	$125.57	$125.82	$125.82	5,027
2026-09-25	$125.88	$126.41	$125.74	$126.41	$126.41	6,010
2026-09-24	$125.21	$125.61	$125.08	$125.57	$125.57	5,832
2026-09-23	$126.05	$126.05	$125.30	$125.34	$125.34	7,290
2026-09-22	$126.14	$126.50	$126.13	$126.43	$126.43	9,418
2026-09-21	$124.75	$126.07	$124.75	$126.04	$126.04	13,792
2026-09-18	$123.78	$123.78	$123.57	$123.76	$123.76	3,266

Sector	Weight
Technology	32.19%
Financial Services	15.86%
Industrials	10.40%
Healthcare	9.11%
Communication Services	8.38%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.24%
Consumer Defensive	4.85%
Energy	4.01%
Basic Materials	3.04%
Utilities	2.30%
Real Estate	1.63%

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