Question 1

What is XEQT?

Accepted Answer

XEQT — iShares Core Equity Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in one or more exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock Canada or an affiliate that provide exposure to equity securities.

Question 2

What is the XEQT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEQT last traded at $44.85 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEQT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

XEQT 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%, XEQT is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are XEQT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEQT historical returns: YTD: +11.67%, 1-year: +19.66%, 3-year annualised: +21.33%, 5-year annualised: +12.77%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.73, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEQT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEQT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.57%, 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 XEQT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEQT's top holdings include iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market Index ETF (XTOT, 29.2%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 25.4%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 24.6%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 16.1%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 4.7%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEQT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEQT's largest sector exposures are Technology (23.3%), Financial Services (21.2%), Industrials (11.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEQT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEQT has approximately $22.04B 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 XEQT launched?

Accepted Answer

XEQT was launched on August 7, 2019, giving it a 7-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 XEQT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEQT has a 1-year volatility of 9.59% and a beta of 0.89 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.73 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	$45.00	$45.03	$44.80	$44.84	$44.84	890,909
2026-09-09	$45.40	$45.41	$45.17	$45.20	$45.20	635,150
2026-09-08	$45.80	$45.80	$45.42	$45.46	$45.46	830,052
2026-09-04	$45.86	$45.96	$45.81	$45.85	$45.85	476,700
2026-09-03	$45.61	$45.84	$45.53	$45.80	$45.80	386,322
2026-09-02	$45.44	$45.52	$45.33	$45.40	$45.40	525,762
2026-09-01	$45.50	$45.54	$45.20	$45.32	$45.32	850,835
2026-08-31	$45.86	$45.86	$45.51	$45.63	$45.63	773,170
2026-08-28	$46.08	$46.16	$45.84	$45.92	$45.92	645,396
2026-08-27	$45.96	$46.03	$45.84	$46.00	$46.00	491,558

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.29%
Financial Services	21.24%
Industrials	11.65%
Basic Materials	7.68%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.36%
Energy	7.14%
Healthcare	6.89%
Communication Services	5.83%
Consumer Defensive	4.27%
Utilities	2.57%
Real Estate	2.08%

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MSTZ		$3.24	+7.28%
GASD		$5.46	+6.64%

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