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 $121.98 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: +11.14%, 1-year: +17.41%, 3-year annualised: +20.42%, 5-year annualised: +13.21%, 10-year annualised: +13.36%. 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 (31.2%), Financial Services (16.4%), Industrials (10.5%). 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 $1.78B 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
2026-09-10	$122.07	$122.28	$121.82	$121.98	$121.98	12,211
2026-09-09	$122.84	$122.84	$122.45	$122.62	$122.62	3,162
2026-09-08	$123.74	$123.74	$123.13	$123.29	$123.29	13,925
2026-09-04	$124.13	$124.36	$124.13	$124.25	$124.25	10,400
2026-09-03	$123.59	$124.30	$123.48	$124.20	$124.20	7,344
2026-09-02	$123.43	$123.43	$123.23	$123.30	$123.30	6,547
2026-09-01	$123.49	$123.77	$123.00	$123.27	$123.27	8,749
2026-08-31	$124.15	$124.15	$123.70	$123.93	$123.93	6,395
2026-08-28	$124.79	$125.32	$124.55	$124.67	$124.67	11,851
2026-08-27	$124.28	$124.52	$124.19	$124.51	$124.51	10,000

Sector	Weight
Technology	31.19%
Financial Services	16.44%
Industrials	10.49%
Healthcare	8.98%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.49%
Communication Services	8.16%
Consumer Defensive	4.86%
Energy	4.11%
Basic Materials	3.17%
Utilities	2.43%
Real Estate	1.68%

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CGMD		$5.11	+10.61%
SOXD		$15.41	+7.69%
AAPU		$43.36	+7.33%
MSTZ		$3.24	+7.28%
GASD		$5.46	+6.64%

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iShares MSCI World Index ETF (XWD : TSX)

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