Question 1

What is XEG?

Accepted Answer

XEG (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Energy Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEG last traded at $28.99 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XEG has a management expense ratio (MER) of 60% 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.

Question 4

What are XEG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEG historical returns: YTD: +48.29%, 1-year: +67.55%, 3-year annualised: +22.18%, 5-year annualised: +33.15%, 10-year annualised: +11.77%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.90, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.46%, paid quarterly. 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 XEG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEG's top holdings include Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 25.8%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 25.1%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 13.2%), Imperial Oil Ltd (IMO, 6.3%), Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU, 5.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Oil&Gas EandP GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEG's largest sector exposures are Energy (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEG has approximately $2.40B 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 XEG launched?

Accepted Answer

XEG was launched on March 19, 2001, giving it a 25-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 XEG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEG has a 1-year volatility of 27.50% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.90 indicates moderate 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	$29.46	$29.54	$28.77	$28.99	$28.99	1,555,248
2026-09-09	$29.20	$29.27	$28.89	$29.08	$29.08	1,226,132
2026-09-08	$28.85	$29.26	$28.62	$28.78	$28.78	1,954,799
2026-09-04	$28.52	$28.76	$28.23	$28.53	$28.53	1,156,500
2026-09-03	$29.01	$29.16	$28.73	$28.74	$28.74	1,674,673
2026-09-02	$29.19	$29.22	$28.93	$29.01	$29.01	1,660,553
2026-09-01	$28.86	$29.33	$28.75	$29.29	$29.29	2,815,379
2026-08-31	$28.54	$28.75	$28.09	$28.43	$28.43	741,102
2026-08-28	$28.28	$28.35	$27.84	$28.02	$28.02	1,450,921
2026-08-27	$28.13	$28.39	$27.88	$28.30	$28.30	1,299,210

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	25.78%
2	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	25.14%
3	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	13.23%
4	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	6.32%
5	TOU	Tourmaline Oil Corp.	5.29%
6	WCP	Whitecap Resources Inc.	4.66%
7	ARX	ARC Resources Ltd.	4.40%
8	PSK	PrairieSky Royalty Ltd	1.87%
9	TVE	Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd	1.50%
10	PEY	Peyto Exploration&Development Corp	1.22%

Sector	Weight
Energy	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF (XEG : TSX)

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