Question 1

What is EQL?

Accepted Answer

EQL — CI Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the EQL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

EQL last traded at $44.73 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the EQL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are EQL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

EQL historical returns: YTD: +11.32%, 1-year: +14.87%, 3-year annualised: +15.05%, 5-year annualised: +10.04%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.04, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does EQL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, EQL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.24%, 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 EQL invest in?

Accepted Answer

EQL's top holdings include Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF (RSP, 99.5%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does EQL invest in?

Accepted Answer

EQL's largest sector exposures are Technology (17.3%), Industrials (14.7%), Financial Services (14.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is EQL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

EQL has approximately $1.96B 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 EQL launched?

Accepted Answer

EQL was launched on May 29, 2018, giving it a 8-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 EQL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

EQL has a 1-year volatility of 9.01% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.04 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	$44.89	$44.96	$44.70	$44.73	$44.73	48,217
2026-09-09	$45.13	$45.15	$44.98	$45.01	$45.01	28,490
2026-09-08	$45.71	$45.71	$45.30	$45.30	$45.30	32,376
2026-09-04	$45.90	$46.09	$45.90	$45.96	$45.96	9,000
2026-09-03	$45.90	$46.04	$45.75	$46.02	$46.02	16,100
2026-09-02	$45.87	$46.05	$45.87	$45.93	$45.93	29,860
2026-09-01	$46.16	$46.16	$45.81	$45.81	$45.81	53,210
2026-08-31	$46.42	$46.42	$46.11	$46.16	$46.16	15,866
2026-08-28	$46.63	$46.70	$46.48	$46.54	$46.54	356,237
2026-08-27	$46.68	$46.69	$46.54	$46.55	$46.55	25,459

Sector	Weight
Technology	17.34%
Industrials	14.66%
Financial Services	14.58%
Healthcare	13.12%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.56%
Consumer Defensive	6.38%
Utilities	5.59%
Real Estate	5.49%
Energy	4.36%
Basic Materials	3.99%
Communication Services	3.93%

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SOXD		$15.41	+7.69%
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MSTZ		$3.24	+7.28%
GASD		$5.46	+6.64%

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