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 $39.56 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: +21.33%, 1-year: +38.82%, 3-year annualised: +24.52%, 5-year annualised: +16.39%, 10-year annualised: +12.21%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.92, 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 3.44%, 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 Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 5.1%), Suncor Energy Inc (SU, 5.1%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.1%), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ, 5.1%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.7%) — 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 (31.8%), Energy (30.2%), Utilities (11.1%). 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 $4.42B 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 8.35% and a beta of 0.72 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.92 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	$39.91	$39.91	$39.51	$39.56	$39.56	162,410
2026-09-09	$39.97	$40.02	$39.82	$39.83	$39.83	152,686
2026-09-08	$40.17	$40.30	$39.99	$40.02	$40.02	124,771
2026-09-04	$40.19	$40.37	$40.13	$40.21	$40.21	214,800
2026-09-03	$40.11	$40.35	$40.11	$40.30	$40.30	176,453
2026-09-02	$39.91	$40.03	$39.86	$40.03	$40.03	134,288
2026-09-01	$39.87	$40.01	$39.68	$39.90	$39.90	192,726
2026-08-31	$39.72	$39.95	$39.60	$39.79	$39.79	165,842
2026-08-28	$39.80	$39.95	$39.58	$39.70	$39.70	102,830
2026-08-27	$39.88	$39.91	$39.51	$39.72	$39.72	129,100

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	5.13%
2	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	5.11%
3	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.07%
4	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	5.06%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.66%
6	TRP	TC Energy Corp	4.52%
7	BMO	Bank of Montreal	4.42%
8	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	4.02%
9	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.83%
10	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.79%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	31.78%
Energy	30.21%
Utilities	11.12%
Communication Services	7.30%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.37%
Basic Materials	4.80%
Real Estate	4.74%
Industrials	2.26%
Technology	0.71%
Consumer Defensive	0.50%
Healthcare	0.20%

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CGMD		$5.11	+10.61%
SOXD		$15.41	+7.69%
AAPU		$43.36	+7.33%
MSTZ		$3.24	+7.28%
GASD		$5.46	+6.64%

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