Question 1

What is XAW?

Accepted Answer

XAW — iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XAW ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XAW last traded at $57.86 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XAW MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XAW annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XAW historical returns: YTD: +12.28%, 1-year: +22.05%, 3-year annualised: +20.91%, 5-year annualised: +12.52%, 10-year annualised: +12.85%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.54, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XAW pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XAW distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.20%, 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 XAW invest in?

Accepted Answer

XAW's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 51.2%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 22.8%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 12.5%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 8.3%), iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH, 3.3%) — and 1 more positions. 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 XAW invest in?

Accepted Answer

XAW's largest sector exposures are Technology (31.2%), Financial Services (16.0%), Industrials (11.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XAW? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XAW has approximately $4.62B 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 XAW launched?

Accepted Answer

XAW was launched on February 10, 2015, giving it a 11-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 XAW in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XAW has a 1-year volatility of 11.10% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.54 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	$58.03	$58.03	$57.75	$57.86	$57.86	70,374
2026-09-09	$58.41	$58.41	$58.20	$58.26	$58.26	41,202
2026-09-08	$58.78	$58.78	$58.50	$58.54	$58.54	69,195
2026-09-04	$58.87	$59.13	$58.87	$58.98	$58.98	38,600
2026-09-03	$58.58	$58.84	$58.43	$58.78	$58.78	125,209
2026-09-02	$58.56	$58.60	$58.39	$58.43	$58.43	41,368
2026-09-01	$58.57	$58.72	$58.32	$58.72	$58.72	60,030
2026-08-31	$58.93	$58.93	$58.56	$58.70	$58.70	72,470
2026-08-28	$59.11	$59.37	$58.96	$59.06	$59.06	58,740
2026-08-27	$58.95	$59.09	$58.84	$59.02	$59.02	53,771

Sector	Weight
Technology	31.19%
Financial Services	16.01%
Industrials	10.96%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.94%
Healthcare	8.83%
Communication Services	7.54%
Consumer Defensive	4.60%
Energy	3.69%
Basic Materials	3.63%
Utilities	2.32%
Real Estate	2.30%

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