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 Canadian Dividend and Income Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XDV ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XDV last traded at $48.19 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XDV MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XDV annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XDV historical returns: YTD: +20.93%, 1-year: +46.06%, 3-year annualised: +25.70%, 5-year annualised: +15.28%, 10-year annualised: +12.69%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.75, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XDV pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XDV distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.40%, 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 6

What does XDV invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDV's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 9.0%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 8.9%), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC-A, 7.7%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.9%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 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 7

What sectors does XDV invest in?

Accepted Answer

XDV's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (54.9%), Utilities (10.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XDV? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XDV has approximately $2.68B 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 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 10

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 11

How risky is XDV?

Accepted Answer

XDV has a 1-year volatility of 8.71% and a beta of 0.86 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.75 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	$48.78	$48.83	$48.19	$48.19	$48.19	35,442
2026-07-17	$48.76	$48.99	$48.60	$48.75	$48.75	23,004
2026-07-16	$48.71	$49.00	$48.65	$48.83	$48.83	33,010
2026-07-15	$48.26	$48.76	$48.25	$48.76	$48.76	25,564
2026-07-14	$47.92	$48.17	$47.92	$48.15	$48.15	22,484
2026-07-13	$47.94	$48.13	$47.74	$47.92	$47.92	17,360
2026-07-10	$47.72	$47.95	$47.68	$47.95	$47.95	19,994
2026-07-09	$47.46	$47.71	$47.46	$47.62	$47.62	18,636
2026-07-08	$47.56	$47.64	$47.28	$47.38	$47.38	22,280
2026-07-07	$47.52	$47.75	$47.52	$47.71	$47.71	18,094

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	9.05%
2	BMO	Bank of Montreal	8.94%
3	CTC-A	Canadian Tire Corporation Limited	7.69%
4	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.88%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	5.68%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	5.38%
7	SLF	Sun Life Financial Inc.	4.88%
8	GWO	Great-West Lifeco Inc.	4.09%
9	TRP	TC Energy Corp	4.00%
10	CCA	Cogeco Communications Inc	3.65%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	54.89%
Utilities	10.84%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.84%
Energy	10.23%
Communication Services	6.41%
Industrials	3.88%
Consumer Defensive	1.59%
Basic Materials	1.31%
Real Estate	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

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Period	Return
YTD	+20.93%
1 Year	+46.06%
3 Year (Ann.)	+25.70%
5 Year (Ann.)	+15.28%
10 Year (Ann.)	+12.69%
1Y Volatility	8.71%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	1.75