Question 1

What is CIF?

Accepted Answer

CIF (iShares Global Infrastructure Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Infrastructure Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the CIF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CIF last traded at $72.00 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CIF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CIF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CIF historical returns: YTD: +23.16%, 1-year: +38.19%, 3-year annualised: +29.67%, 5-year annualised: +22.01%, 10-year annualised: +14.43%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.99, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CIF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CIF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.53%, paid quarterly. 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 CIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

CIF's top holdings include Caterpillar Inc (CAT, 5.0%), Edison International (EIX, 4.9%), ATCO Ltd (ACO-X, 4.7%), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL, 4.6%), Enel Chile SA ADR (ENIC, 4.1%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Eq Infra GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CIF invest in?

Accepted Answer

CIF's largest sector exposures are Utilities (50.4%), Industrials (28.2%), Energy (21.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CIF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CIF has approximately $1.60B 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 CIF launched?

Accepted Answer

CIF was launched on August 27, 2008, giving it a 18-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 CIF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CIF has a 1-year volatility of 12.62% and a beta of 0.91 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.99 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
2026-07-20	$72.32	$72.72	$71.90	$72.00	$72.00	28,241
2026-07-17	$71.69	$72.16	$71.69	$71.98	$71.98	9,259
2026-07-16	$72.56	$72.56	$71.90	$72.20	$72.20	19,566
2026-07-15	$73.08	$73.08	$72.20	$72.54	$72.54	32,133
2026-07-14	$72.85	$72.90	$72.33	$72.54	$72.54	14,966
2026-07-13	$72.94	$73.04	$72.42	$72.46	$72.46	34,668
2026-07-10	$73.03	$73.03	$72.50	$72.83	$72.83	21,578
2026-07-09	$73.21	$73.21	$72.50	$72.54	$72.54	26,801
2026-07-08	$72.12	$72.56	$72.00	$72.46	$72.46	10,621
2026-07-07	$72.50	$72.50	$71.57	$72.12	$72.12	68,523

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CAT	Caterpillar Inc	4.97%
2	EIX	Edison International	4.94%
3	ACO-X	ATCO Ltd	4.74%
4	STRL	Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.	4.56%
5	ENIC	Enel Chile SA ADR	4.13%
6	TRGP	Targa Resources Inc	4.03%
7	SBS	Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR	3.78%
8	CU	Canadian Utilities Limited	3.21%
9	STNG	Scorpio Tankers Inc	3.00%
10	KEY	Keyera Corp.	2.85%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	50.38%
Industrials	28.25%
Energy	20.98%
Technology	0.40%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

iShares Global Infrastructure Common Class (CIF : TSX)

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