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 $111.10 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: +8.81%, 1-year: +32.21%, 3-year annualised: +26.09%, 5-year annualised: +15.10%. 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 XCSR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCSR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.66%, 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, 10.7%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 7.6%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 6.6%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 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 (53.8%), Basic Materials (14.4%), Technology (14.0%). 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 $521M 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 12.04% and a beta of 1.11 (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	$112.27	$112.27	$111.10	$111.10	$111.10	20,537
2026-07-17	$112.23	$112.51	$111.83	$112.03	$112.03	2,975
2026-07-16	$112.92	$112.92	$112.49	$112.53	$112.53	8,842
2026-07-15	$112.98	$113.30	$112.71	$113.16	$113.16	6,471
2026-07-14	$112.84	$112.84	$112.56	$112.67	$112.67	8,309
2026-07-13	$112.43	$112.45	$112.04	$112.04	$112.04	14,245
2026-07-10	$112.14	$112.72	$111.68	$112.72	$112.72	8,279
2026-07-09	$111.50	$111.86	$111.50	$111.73	$111.73	2,978
2026-07-08	$110.00	$110.51	$109.50	$110.51	$110.51	4,599
2026-07-07	$112.49	$112.55	$111.75	$112.35	$112.35	22,103

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	10.71%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	10.71%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	7.58%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	6.58%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.79%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.71%
7	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.30%
8	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	2.76%
9	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	2.35%
10	CLS	Celestica Inc.	2.27%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	53.79%
Basic Materials	14.43%
Technology	14.01%
Consumer Defensive	5.55%
Industrials	5.43%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.81%
Communication Services	1.36%
Real Estate	1.36%
Utilities	1.07%
Healthcare	0.19%
Energy	0.00%

iShares ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF (XCSR : TSX)

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