Question 1

What is XEF?

Accepted Answer

XEF (iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the International Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEF ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEF last traded at $51.34 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEF MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XEF annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEF historical returns: YTD: +9.72%, 1-year: +21.48%, 3-year annualised: +19.42%, 5-year annualised: +10.47%, 10-year annualised: +9.88%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.44, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEF pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEF distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.30%, 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 XEF invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEF's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 2.5%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.4%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.2%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.1%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA, 1.0%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEF invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEF's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (24.7%), Industrials (19.2%), Technology (11.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEF? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEF has approximately $23.96B 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 XEF launched?

Accepted Answer

XEF 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 XEF in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEF has a 1-year volatility of 12.51% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.44 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	$51.50	$51.61	$51.26	$51.34	$51.34	207,132
2026-09-09	$51.95	$51.99	$51.70	$51.77	$51.77	219,300
2026-09-08	$52.52	$52.58	$52.16	$52.18	$52.18	277,711
2026-09-04	$52.45	$52.75	$52.35	$52.65	$52.65	260,700
2026-09-03	$52.34	$52.49	$52.20	$52.48	$52.48	163,821
2026-09-02	$52.19	$52.19	$51.93	$52.05	$52.05	234,619
2026-09-01	$52.16	$52.36	$51.93	$52.09	$52.09	193,752
2026-08-31	$52.72	$52.72	$52.24	$52.37	$52.37	281,904
2026-08-28	$52.77	$52.87	$52.55	$52.62	$52.62	137,138
2026-08-27	$52.66	$52.66	$52.45	$52.59	$52.59	181,759

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.46%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.40%
3	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.18%
4	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.10%
5	IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	1.03%
6	NESN	Nestle S.A.	0.99%
7	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	0.99%
8	SHEL	Shell plc	0.98%
9	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	0.93%
10	8306	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc	0.92%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.65%
Industrials	19.21%
Technology	11.09%
Healthcare	9.62%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.05%
Basic Materials	6.66%
Consumer Defensive	6.24%
Communication Services	4.66%
Energy	3.76%
Utilities	3.34%
Real Estate	2.71%

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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF : TSX)

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