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 $43.99 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: +19.21%, 1-year: +36.24%, 3-year annualised: +23.47%, 5-year annualised: +9.66%, 10-year annualised: +9.25%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.22, 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 1.58%, 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, 13.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 6.1%), SK Hynix Inc. (000660, 4.7%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG, 2.9%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.7%) — 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 7

What sectors does XEC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEC's largest sector exposures are Technology (39.7%), Financial Services (18.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.3%). 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 $4.80B 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 21.82% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.22 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
2026-09-10	$44.16	$44.20	$43.95	$43.99	$43.99	57,183
2026-09-09	$44.91	$45.00	$44.74	$44.82	$44.82	26,772
2026-09-08	$44.98	$45.11	$44.88	$44.90	$44.90	31,436
2026-09-04	$44.47	$45.00	$44.47	$45.00	$45.00	39,900
2026-09-03	$44.00	$44.21	$43.73	$44.16	$44.16	34,391
2026-09-02	$44.11	$44.19	$44.02	$44.12	$44.12	51,684
2026-09-01	$44.14	$44.46	$44.00	$44.07	$44.07	65,129
2026-08-31	$44.43	$44.43	$44.03	$44.17	$44.17	64,389
2026-08-28	$44.50	$44.61	$44.23	$44.36	$44.36	34,199
2026-08-27	$44.43	$44.44	$44.25	$44.44	$44.44	23,882

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	13.15%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	6.13%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc.	4.74%
4	IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	2.90%
5	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.66%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.78%
7	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.13%
8	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	0.70%

Sector	Weight
Technology	39.67%
Financial Services	18.78%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.26%
Industrials	7.63%
Basic Materials	6.65%
Communication Services	5.61%
Healthcare	3.59%
Energy	3.46%
Consumer Defensive	2.88%
Utilities	1.94%
Real Estate	1.54%

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