Question 1

What is XCNS?

Accepted Answer

XCNS — iShares Core Conservative Balanced Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XCNS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCNS last traded at $26.16 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCNS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCNS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCNS historical returns: YTD: +3.42%, 1-year: +7.31%, 3-year annualised: +10.90%, 5-year annualised: +5.11%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.20, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCNS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCNS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.59%. 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 XCNS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCNS's top holdings include iShares Canadian Universe Bond (XBB, 36.7%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 18.9%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 10.9%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 10.7%), iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond (XSH, 9.2%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can Neu Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XCNS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCNS's largest sector exposures are Technology (23.7%), Financial Services (20.9%), Industrials (11.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XCNS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCNS has approximately $430M 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 XCNS launched?

Accepted Answer

XCNS was launched on August 7, 2019, giving it a 7-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 XCNS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCNS has a 1-year volatility of 5.88% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.20 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	$26.22	$26.22	$26.16	$26.16	$26.16	6,779
2026-09-09	$26.85	$26.85	$26.31	$26.31	$26.31	12,353
2026-09-08	$26.45	$26.45	$26.40	$26.40	$26.40	8,067
2026-09-04	$26.50	$26.55	$26.50	$26.51	$26.51	9,600
2026-09-03	$26.44	$26.50	$26.43	$26.50	$26.50	15,067
2026-09-02	$26.39	$26.42	$26.37	$26.38	$26.38	11,077
2026-09-01	$26.38	$26.47	$26.38	$26.41	$26.41	10,642
2026-08-31	$26.58	$26.58	$26.48	$26.48	$26.48	12,383
2026-08-28	$26.60	$26.60	$26.56	$26.56	$26.56	5,602
2026-08-27	$26.66	$26.66	$26.60	$26.63	$26.63	5,998

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XBB	iShares Canadian Universe Bond	36.68%
2	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	18.87%
3	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	10.90%
4	XIC	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite	10.70%
5	XSH	iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond	9.20%
6	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	6.09%
7	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	5.52%
8	XEC	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	1.85%

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.70%
Financial Services	20.94%
Industrials	11.63%
Basic Materials	7.45%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.43%
Healthcare	7.02%
Energy	6.97%
Communication Services	5.93%
Consumer Defensive	4.29%
Utilities	2.56%
Real Estate	2.09%

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OILU		$65.56	+11.27%
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SLVD	BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF	$31.94	+10.98%
CGMD		$5.11	+10.61%
SOXD		$15.41	+7.69%
AAPU		$43.36	+7.33%
MSTZ		$3.24	+7.28%
GASD		$5.46	+6.64%

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