Question 1

What is XDV?

Accepted Answer

XDV (iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canada Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XDV ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XDV last traded at $48.97 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XDV annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XDV historical returns: YTD: +22.89%, 1-year: +34.83%, 3-year annualised: +30.87%, 5-year annualised: +15.36%, 10-year annualised: +12.28%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 2.09, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XDV pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XDV distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.42%, paid monthly. 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 XDV invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDV's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 8.8%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 8.8%), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC-A, 7.8%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 6.2%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.7%) — 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 6

What sectors does XDV invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDV's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (56.2%), Energy (11.5%), Utilities (10.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XDV? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XDV has approximately $2.65B 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 XDV launched?

Accepted Answer

XDV was launched on December 19, 2005, giving it a 21-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 XDV in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XDV has a 1-year volatility of 10.92% and a beta of 0.77 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 2.09 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	$48.70	$48.99	$48.70	$48.97	$48.97	37,034
2026-10-28	$48.50	$48.66	$48.38	$48.60	$48.60	16,555
2026-10-27	$48.40	$48.54	$48.25	$48.48	$48.48	12,600
2026-10-26	$48.30	$48.53	$48.30	$48.45	$48.45	24,900
2026-10-23	$48.54	$48.54	$48.00	$48.20	$48.20	16,500
2026-10-22	$48.27	$48.73	$48.27	$48.71	$48.71	25,571
2026-10-21	$48.09	$48.42	$48.09	$48.34	$48.34	212,434
2026-10-20	$47.82	$48.10	$47.72	$48.05	$48.05	14,743
2026-10-19	$47.84	$47.84	$47.65	$47.74	$47.74	20,356
2026-10-16	$47.83	$48.22	$47.83	$48.05	$48.05	43,472

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.77%
2	BMO	Bank of Montreal	8.82%
3	CTC-A	Canadian Tire Corporation Limited	7.80%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	6.23%
5	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.73%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.01%
7	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	4.66%
8	GWO	Great-West Lifeco Inc.	3.97%
9	TRP	TC Energy Corp	3.63%
10	POW	Power Corporation Of Canada	3.43%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	56.21%
Energy	11.46%
Utilities	10.78%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.77%
Communication Services	5.37%
Industrials	4.90%
Consumer Defensive	1.82%
Basic Materials	1.02%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%

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iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF (XDV : TSX)

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