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 $109.56 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: +7.31%, 1-year: +35.11%, 3-year annualised: +26.87%, 5-year annualised: +14.80%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Question 5

Does XCSR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCSR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.70%, 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, 10.2%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 9.7%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 7.9%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 5.8%), Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM, 5.5%) — 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 (51.0%), Basic Materials (17.7%), Technology (13.1%). 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 $493M 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 12.08% and a beta of 1.09 (roughly in line with the broad market). As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-06-02	$108.71	$109.56	$108.66	$109.56	$109.56	2,908
2026-06-01	$108.50	$108.91	$108.50	$108.91	$108.91	3,668
2026-05-29	$107.71	$108.68	$107.71	$108.68	$108.68	8,096
2026-05-28	$106.39	$107.57	$106.39	$107.44	$107.44	10,371
2026-05-27	$107.29	$107.41	$107.09	$107.12	$107.12	4,226
2026-05-26	$107.27	$107.52	$107.07	$107.07	$107.07	10,556
2026-05-25	$109.48	$109.48	$107.59	$107.88	$107.88	4,113
2026-05-22	$106.47	$106.65	$106.23	$106.23	$106.23	9,450
2026-05-21	$104.46	$106.31	$104.46	$105.95	$105.95	9,229
2026-05-20	$103.44	$105.22	$103.44	$104.99	$104.99	9,507

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	10.23%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	9.73%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	7.94%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	5.76%
5	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.54%
6	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.14%
7	NA	National Bank of Canada	3.15%
8	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	3.07%
9	CLS	Celestica Inc.	2.53%
10	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	2.13%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	51.03%
Basic Materials	17.69%
Technology	13.06%
Industrials	5.75%
Consumer Defensive	5.53%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.91%
Real Estate	1.52%
Communication Services	1.20%
Utilities	1.12%
Healthcare	0.19%
Energy	0.00%

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

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