Question 1

What is GGRO?

Accepted Answer

GGRO — iShares ESG Growth ETF Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the GGRO ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

GGRO last traded at $73.50 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the GGRO MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are GGRO annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

GGRO historical returns: YTD: +10.13%, 1-year: +20.55%, 3-year annualised: +19.49%, 5-year annualised: +11.75%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.62, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does GGRO pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GGRO distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.39%, 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 GGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

GGRO's top holdings include XUSR (XUSR, 37.4%), XCSR (XCSR, 23.5%), XDSR (XDSR, 19.9%), iShares 1-10Yr Laddered Government Bond Common Class (CLG, 6.7%), iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF Common Class (CLF, 6.6%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Eq Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does GGRO invest in?

Accepted Answer

GGRO's largest sector exposures are Technology (33.3%), Financial Services (31.6%), Industrials (9.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is GGRO? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

GGRO has approximately $261M 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 GGRO launched?

Accepted Answer

GGRO was launched on September 2, 2020, giving it a 6-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 GGRO in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

GGRO has a 1-year volatility of 9.82% and a beta of 1.20 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.62 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	$74.31	$74.31	$73.46	$73.50	$73.50	2,095
2026-07-17	$73.29	$73.56	$73.29	$73.55	$73.55	1,831
2026-07-16	$74.80	$74.80	$73.98	$73.98	$73.98	2,126
2026-07-15	$75.32	$75.32	$74.40	$74.67	$74.67	6,677
2026-07-14	$74.97	$75.00	$74.85	$74.85	$74.85	1,311
2026-07-13	$75.06	$75.06	$74.60	$74.60	$74.60	3,960
2026-07-10	$75.25	$75.40	$75.00	$75.40	$75.40	1,644
2026-07-09	$75.12	$75.12	$75.12	$75.12	$75.12	1,840
2026-07-08	$74.22	$74.22	$73.96	$74.21	$74.21	3,071
2026-07-07	$75.09	$75.09	$74.49	$74.56	$74.56	3,000

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XUSR	XUSR	37.43%
2	XCSR	XCSR	23.49%
3	XDSR	XDSR	19.86%
4	CLG	iShares 1-10Yr Laddered Government Bond Common Class	6.65%
5	CLF	iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF Common Class	6.63%
6	TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	2.00%
7	XCBG	XCBG	1.89%
8	XSHG	XSHG	1.89%

Sector	Weight
Technology	33.27%
Financial Services	31.56%
Industrials	9.19%
Basic Materials	6.68%
Healthcare	5.06%
Consumer Cyclicals	4.93%
Communication Services	3.20%
Real Estate	2.98%
Consumer Defensive	2.61%
Utilities	0.54%
Energy	0.00%

iShares ESG Growth ETF Portfolio (GGRO : TSX)

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