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 $122.69 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: +11.79%, 1-year: +20.22%, 3-year annualised: +21.16%, 5-year annualised: +13.13%, 10-year annualised: +13.34%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.51, 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 1.20%, 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, 71.8%), iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA, 24.6%), 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 (30.7%), Financial Services (16.5%), Industrials (10.9%). 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 $1.80B 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 1.51 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	$123.23	$123.23	$122.69	$122.69	$122.69	11,340
2026-08-19	$124.20	$124.20	$123.66	$123.79	$123.79	160,872
2026-08-18	$124.38	$124.44	$124.19	$124.22	$124.22	9,094
2026-08-17	$125.23	$125.34	$125.00	$125.00	$125.00	6,031
2026-08-14	$125.89	$125.89	$125.37	$125.70	$125.70	12,911
2026-08-13	$125.86	$126.36	$125.86	$126.18	$126.18	11,849
2026-08-12	$125.72	$125.72	$125.32	$125.54	$125.54	13,962
2026-08-11	$125.75	$125.75	$124.90	$125.01	$125.01	5,150
2026-08-10	$125.70	$125.70	$125.28	$125.39	$125.39	16,178
2026-08-07	$125.55	$125.64	$125.19	$125.64	$125.64	6,468

Sector	Weight
Technology	30.70%
Financial Services	16.48%
Industrials	10.89%
Healthcare	9.14%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.60%
Communication Services	8.01%
Consumer Defensive	4.94%
Energy	4.03%
Basic Materials	3.04%
Utilities	2.45%
Real Estate	1.71%

Ticker	Name	Price	1D
QETH-U		$34.97	+23.70%
ETHQ-U		$8.92	+21.53%
COIU		$4.79	+15.98%
XRPP-U	Purpose XRP ETF USD ETF Currency Non-Hedged Units	$5.59	+15.98%
XRPP-B	Purpose Investments Inc - Purpose XRP ETF	$5.64	+15.57%
XRPQ		$7.66	+15.36%
XRPP		$5.38	+15.34%
MSTU		$4.76	+15.25%

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iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD : TSX)

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