Question 1

What is AIA?

Accepted Answer

AIA — iShares Asia 50 ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. It is non-diversified.

Question 2

What is the AIA ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

AIA last traded at $131.56 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the AIA MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

AIA has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.49% 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.

Question 4

What are AIA annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

AIA historical returns: YTD: -7.74%, 1-year: +32.33%, 3-year annualised: +38.29%, 5-year annualised: +12.86%, 10-year annualised: +13.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.60, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does AIA pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, AIA distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.91%, paid na. 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 AIA invest in?

Accepted Answer

AIA's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 24.7%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 13.7%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 6.2%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988, 4.4%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 4.4%) — and 48 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the S&P Asia 50.

Question 7

What sectors does AIA invest in?

Accepted Answer

AIA's largest sector exposures are Technology (61.6%), Financial Services (18.7%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is AIA? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

AIA has approximately $4.67B 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 AIA launched?

Accepted Answer

AIA was launched on November 13, 2007, giving it a 19-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 AIA in Canada?

Accepted Answer

AIA trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker AIA. 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 AIA?

Accepted Answer

AIA has a 1-year volatility of 27.88% and a beta of 1.13 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.60 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
2026-10-29	$130.99	$131.84	$130.60	$131.56	$131.56	68,592
2026-10-28	$133.00	$133.96	$132.54	$133.90	$133.90	76,149
2026-10-27	$129.96	$131.25	$129.51	$131.02	$131.02	261,569
2026-10-26	$127.61	$129.50	$127.45	$128.90	$128.90	110,493
2026-10-23	$126.62	$128.04	$126.49	$127.69	$127.69	215,000
2026-10-22	$127.67	$128.50	$126.06	$126.53	$126.53	121,300
2026-10-21	$131.80	$131.84	$130.40	$131.52	$131.52	1,665,300
2026-10-20	$128.51	$130.68	$128.27	$129.86	$129.86	170,500
2026-10-19	$131.38	$131.57	$130.11	$130.22	$130.22	181,342
2026-10-16	$131.06	$131.08	$128.23	$128.64	$128.64	730,300

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	24.74%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	13.75%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	6.24%
4	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	4.43%
5	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	4.36%
6	2454	MediaTek Inc	3.95%
7	0939	China Construction Bank Corp	2.70%
8	D05	DBS Group Holdings Ltd	2.35%
9	1299	AIA Group Ltd	2.04%
10	2317	Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd	1.94%

Sector	Weight
Technology	61.60%
Financial Services	18.70%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.49%
Communication Services	6.63%
Industrials	1.83%
Basic Materials	1.29%
Energy	0.48%
Healthcare	0.48%
Real Estate	0.38%
Utilities	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%

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iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA : NASDAQ)

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