Question 1

What is XCSR?

Accepted Answer

XCSR — iShares ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XCSR ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCSR last traded at $112.17 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCSR MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCSR annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCSR historical returns: YTD: +9.86%, 1-year: +23.02%, 3-year annualised: +27.50%, 5-year annualised: +14.40%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.76, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCSR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCSR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.60%, 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 XCSR invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCSR's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 10.7%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 10.4%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 7.7%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 6.6%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 5.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XCSR invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCSR's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (50.8%), Basic Materials (18.6%), Technology (14.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XCSR? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCSR has approximately $539M 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 XCSR launched?

Accepted Answer

XCSR was launched on April 15, 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 XCSR in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCSR has a 1-year volatility of 11.79% and a beta of 1.10 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.76 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	$112.76	$112.79	$112.03	$112.17	$112.17	1,927
2026-09-09	$114.66	$114.66	$113.43	$113.43	$113.43	11,061
2026-09-08	$117.00	$117.00	$114.59	$114.59	$114.59	4,294
2026-09-04	$116.21	$116.87	$116.21	$116.24	$116.24	17,300
2026-09-03	$115.73	$116.63	$115.61	$116.58	$116.58	5,420
2026-09-02	$113.65	$114.47	$113.65	$114.47	$114.47	3,316
2026-09-01	$115.00	$115.00	$113.16	$113.16	$113.16	5,438
2026-08-31	$116.15	$116.15	$114.93	$115.12	$115.12	6,065
2026-08-28	$117.65	$117.65	$116.13	$116.41	$116.41	1,346
2026-08-27	$116.62	$116.83	$116.40	$116.81	$116.81	11,405

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	10.70%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	10.43%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	7.67%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	6.60%
5	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.81%
6	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.77%
7	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.35%
8	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	2.64%
9	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	2.45%
10	CSU	Constellation Software Inc.	2.30%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	50.84%
Basic Materials	18.60%
Technology	14.10%
Consumer Defensive	5.23%
Industrials	4.82%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.69%
Communication Services	1.36%
Real Estate	1.28%
Utilities	0.88%
Healthcare	0.20%
Energy	0.00%

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OILU		$65.56	+11.27%
HOU	BetaPro Crude Oil Daily Bull ETF	$29.03	+11.14%
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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