Question 1

What is XEI?

Accepted Answer

XEI — iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. Seeks long-term capital growth by replicating the performance of the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index, net of expenses.

Question 2

What is the XEI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEI last traded at $40.26 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XEI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 22% 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 XEI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEI historical returns: YTD: +23.48%, 1-year: +45.81%, 3-year annualised: +24.59%, 5-year annualised: +16.83%, 10-year annualised: +12.59%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.82, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.50%, paid monthly. 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 XEI invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEI's top holdings include Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.4%), Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 5.3%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.9%), TC Energy Corp (TRP, 4.7%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 4.6%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEI invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEI's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (31.9%), Energy (30.5%), Utilities (11.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEI has approximately $4.35B 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 XEI launched?

Accepted Answer

XEI was launched on April 12, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XEI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEI has a 1-year volatility of 6.83% and a beta of 0.76 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.82 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	$40.62	$40.65	$40.25	$40.26	$40.26	157,523
2026-07-17	$40.68	$40.80	$40.48	$40.60	$40.60	182,433
2026-07-16	$40.41	$40.65	$40.33	$40.64	$40.64	110,204
2026-07-15	$40.18	$40.43	$40.18	$40.42	$40.42	192,180
2026-07-14	$40.13	$40.20	$40.04	$40.12	$40.12	213,217
2026-07-13	$39.99	$40.16	$39.95	$40.15	$40.15	151,261
2026-07-10	$39.73	$39.80	$39.56	$39.76	$39.76	229,076
2026-07-09	$39.72	$39.73	$39.60	$39.63	$39.63	117,135
2026-07-08	$39.69	$39.74	$39.49	$39.67	$39.67	215,058
2026-07-07	$39.25	$39.68	$39.25	$39.62	$39.62	217,252

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.41%
2	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	5.33%
3	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.88%
4	TRP	TC Energy Corp	4.67%
5	BMO	Bank of Montreal	4.58%
6	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	4.42%
7	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	4.30%
8	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.95%
9	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.92%
10	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	3.85%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	31.94%
Energy	30.45%
Utilities	11.80%
Communication Services	7.12%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.06%
Real Estate	5.07%
Basic Materials	4.06%
Industrials	2.05%
Technology	0.68%
Consumer Defensive	0.55%
Healthcare	0.22%

iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI : TSX)

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