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 $58.38 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XAW annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XAW historical returns: YTD: +13.29%, 1-year: +13.00%, 3-year annualised: +22.32%, 5-year annualised: +13.68%, 10-year annualised: +13.17%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.77, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XAW pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XAW distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.16%, 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 5

What does XAW invest in?

Accepted Answer

XAW's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 51.7%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 22.1%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 12.5%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 8.0%), iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH, 3.1%) — 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 6

What sectors does XAW invest in?

Accepted Answer

XAW's largest sector exposures are Technology (30.5%), Financial Services (14.8%), Industrials (10.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XAW? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XAW 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 8

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 9

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 10

How risky is XAW?

Accepted Answer

XAW has a 1-year volatility of 10.86% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.77 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	$58.40	$58.49	$58.20	$58.38	$58.38	40,056
2026-10-28	$58.79	$58.79	$58.46	$58.56	$58.56	44,895
2026-10-27	$58.24	$58.64	$58.16	$58.58	$58.58	58,433
2026-10-26	$57.89	$58.33	$57.89	$58.07	$58.07	60,592
2026-10-23	$57.60	$57.86	$57.45	$57.73	$57.73	94,239
2026-10-22	$58.27	$58.30	$57.82	$57.98	$57.98	195,347
2026-10-21	$58.88	$59.01	$58.73	$58.90	$58.90	57,141
2026-10-20	$58.50	$58.86	$58.20	$58.65	$58.65	43,431
2026-10-19	$58.73	$58.84	$58.60	$58.66	$58.66	45,421
2026-10-16	$59.45	$59.45	$58.50	$58.64	$58.64	65,974

Sector	Weight
Technology	30.49%
Financial Services	14.80%
Industrials	10.30%
Healthcare	9.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.98%
Communication Services	7.00%
Consumer Defensive	4.72%
Energy	4.17%
Basic Materials	3.29%
Utilities	2.49%
Real Estate	2.29%

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iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW : TSX)

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