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 $41.64 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XEC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEC historical returns: YTD: +12.85%, 1-year: +13.56%, 3-year annualised: +22.52%, 5-year annualised: +9.43%, 10-year annualised: +8.22%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.40, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XEC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.57%, 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 5

What does XEC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEC's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 13.6%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 6.5%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 5.1%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG, 2.5%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.4%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XEC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEC's largest sector exposures are Technology (38.8%), Financial Services (19.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XEC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEC has approximately $4.57B 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 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 9

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 10

How risky is XEC?

Accepted Answer

XEC has a 1-year volatility of 21.46% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.40 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	$41.58	$41.65	$41.39	$41.64	$41.64	62,471
2026-10-28	$42.24	$42.25	$42.08	$42.21	$42.21	26,981
2026-10-27	$41.54	$41.84	$41.39	$41.78	$41.78	53,704
2026-10-26	$41.05	$41.29	$40.95	$41.21	$41.21	56,929
2026-10-23	$41.02	$41.34	$41.00	$41.34	$41.34	74,219
2026-10-22	$41.62	$41.62	$41.04	$41.16	$41.16	92,647
2026-10-21	$42.66	$42.66	$42.34	$42.55	$42.55	57,023
2026-10-20	$42.07	$42.63	$42.04	$42.42	$42.42	58,021
2026-10-19	$42.86	$42.86	$42.50	$42.54	$42.54	75,697
2026-10-16	$42.98	$42.98	$42.26	$42.32	$42.32	89,696

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	13.62%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	6.52%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	5.10%
4	IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	2.53%
5	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.40%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.60%
7	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.59%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	0.78%

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.78%
Financial Services	19.12%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.29%
Industrials	7.34%
Basic Materials	5.91%
Communication Services	5.40%
Energy	3.74%
Healthcare	3.64%
Consumer Defensive	2.81%
Utilities	2.18%
Real Estate	1.54%

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

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