Question 1

What is XEC?

Accepted Answer

XEC (iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Emerging Markets Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEC last traded at $42.32 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XEC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEC historical returns: YTD: +14.67%, 1-year: +30.89%, 3-year annualised: +20.05%, 5-year annualised: +8.20%, 10-year annualised: +9.19%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.32, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.55%, paid half-yearly. 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 XEC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEC's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 13.1%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 7.1%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 6.6%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.4%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988, 1.4%) — and 4 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEC's largest sector exposures are Technology (41.0%), Financial Services (18.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEC has approximately $4.29B 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 XEC launched?

Accepted Answer

XEC was launched on April 10, 2013, giving it a 13-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 XEC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEC has a 1-year volatility of 20.38% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.32 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	$42.55	$42.64	$42.22	$42.31	$42.31	120,450
2026-07-17	$41.57	$42.37	$41.22	$42.01	$42.01	99,514
2026-07-16	$42.84	$42.96	$42.59	$42.80	$42.80	118,661
2026-07-15	$43.77	$43.91	$43.02	$43.43	$43.43	335,214
2026-07-14	$43.55	$43.73	$43.40	$43.65	$43.65	83,538
2026-07-13	$43.66	$43.71	$43.14	$43.20	$43.20	136,172
2026-07-10	$44.55	$44.81	$44.33	$44.76	$44.76	120,648
2026-07-09	$44.63	$44.80	$44.52	$44.69	$44.69	32,491
2026-07-08	$43.67	$44.35	$43.58	$44.25	$44.25	55,200
2026-07-07	$44.54	$44.57	$43.82	$44.12	$44.12	74,278

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	13.05%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	7.06%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	6.62%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.36%
5	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.39%
6	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.35%
7	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	0.83%
8	IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	0.79%
9	402340	SK Square Co Ltd	0.71%

Sector	Weight
Technology	40.96%
Financial Services	17.98%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.47%
Industrials	7.47%
Communication Services	6.02%
Basic Materials	6.01%
Healthcare	3.44%
Energy	3.27%
Consumer Defensive	2.87%
Utilities	1.95%
Real Estate	1.56%

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC : TSX)

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