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 $30.99 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: +58.52%, 1-year: +72.35%, 3-year annualised: +25.74%, 5-year annualised: +30.40%, 10-year annualised: +11.63%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.81, 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 2.37%, 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, 26.8%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 23.4%), Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE, 15.3%), Imperial Oil Ltd (IMO, 6.6%), Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU, 5.8%) — 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%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (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 $2.68B 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 28.61% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.81 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
2026-10-29	$31.11	$31.20	$30.66	$30.99	$30.99	1,433,732
2026-10-28	$30.99	$31.31	$30.99	$31.06	$31.06	4,143,617
2026-10-27	$31.41	$31.56	$30.72	$30.73	$30.73	1,826,495
2026-10-26	$31.18	$31.65	$31.10	$31.56	$31.56	3,516,657
2026-10-23	$30.99	$31.59	$30.99	$31.41	$31.41	1,976,116
2026-10-22	$31.58	$31.68	$30.45	$30.78	$30.78	1,974,872
2026-10-21	$31.18	$31.59	$31.04	$31.32	$31.32	4,639,989
2026-10-20	$31.69	$31.72	$30.68	$31.26	$31.26	2,379,449
2026-10-19	$31.00	$31.47	$30.98	$31.40	$31.40	1,633,093
2026-10-16	$30.59	$31.27	$30.59	$31.24	$31.24	1,581,540

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	26.80%
2	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	23.38%
3	CVE	Cenovus Energy Inc	15.26%
4	IMO	Imperial Oil Ltd	6.60%
5	TOU	Tourmaline Oil Corp.	5.76%
6	WCP	Whitecap Resources Inc.	5.26%
7	PSK	PrairieSky Royalty Ltd	2.01%
8	TVE	Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd	1.66%
9	ATH	Athabasca Oil Corp	1.23%
10	PEY	Peyto Exploration&Development Corp	1.16%

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

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

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