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 $50.67 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: +8.29%, 1-year: +22.61%, 3-year annualised: +17.74%, 5-year annualised: +10.85%, 10-year annualised: +10.06%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.41, 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 2.34%, 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, 2.9%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA, 2.9%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.3%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.1%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.1%) — 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 (24.1%), Industrials (19.4%), 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 $22.23B 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 12.69% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.41 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	$50.94	$50.97	$50.57	$50.67	$50.67	332,723
2026-07-17	$50.58	$50.91	$50.49	$50.83	$50.83	192,722
2026-07-16	$51.04	$51.38	$50.98	$51.23	$51.23	237,710
2026-07-15	$51.55	$51.61	$51.27	$51.57	$51.57	162,252
2026-07-14	$51.49	$51.69	$51.33	$51.40	$51.40	250,231
2026-07-13	$51.58	$51.58	$51.24	$51.32	$51.32	209,144
2026-07-10	$51.84	$51.90	$51.54	$51.85	$51.85	239,012
2026-07-09	$51.50	$51.75	$51.45	$51.67	$51.67	220,534
2026-07-08	$51.25	$51.44	$50.94	$51.37	$51.37	263,113
2026-07-07	$52.49	$52.49	$51.82	$51.91	$51.91	244,936

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	2.94%
2	IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	2.90%
3	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.26%
4	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.12%
5	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.11%
6	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.09%
7	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.02%
8	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	0.92%
9	SHEL	Shell plc	0.84%
10	8035	Tokyo Electron Limited	0.82%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.14%
Industrials	19.35%
Technology	11.06%
Healthcare	9.81%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.31%
Consumer Defensive	6.66%
Basic Materials	6.27%
Communication Services	4.42%
Energy	3.58%
Utilities	3.56%
Real Estate	2.85%

iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF : TSX)

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