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 $45.42 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XEQT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEQT historical returns: YTD: +13.10%, 1-year: +15.94%, 3-year annualised: +23.41%, 5-year annualised: +13.88%, 10-year annualised: +0.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.93, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XEQT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEQT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.56%, 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 5

What does XEQT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEQT's top holdings include iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market Index ETF (XTOT, 30.7%), iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC, 24.4%), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI (XEF, 25.0%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 14.9%), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC, 4.8%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XEQT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEQT's largest sector exposures are Technology (23.9%), Financial Services (21.7%), Industrials (11.4%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XEQT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEQT has approximately $23.76B 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 8

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 9

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 10

How risky is XEQT?

Accepted Answer

XEQT has a 1-year volatility of 9.52% and a beta of 0.88 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.93 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
2026-10-29	$45.34	$45.47	$45.22	$45.42	$45.42	710,476
2026-10-28	$45.50	$45.56	$45.33	$45.44	$45.44	565,224
2026-10-27	$45.25	$45.49	$45.12	$45.45	$45.45	517,581
2026-10-26	$45.02	$45.28	$45.00	$45.11	$45.11	647,760
2026-10-23	$44.80	$44.92	$44.57	$44.84	$44.84	1,032,912
2026-10-22	$45.28	$45.30	$44.94	$45.05	$45.05	1,518,220
2026-10-21	$45.60	$45.75	$45.50	$45.66	$45.66	654,320
2026-10-20	$45.16	$45.58	$45.10	$45.44	$45.44	764,734
2026-10-19	$45.47	$45.51	$45.31	$45.35	$45.35	938,659
2026-10-16	$45.88	$45.95	$45.34	$45.46	$45.46	1,082,936

Sector	Weight
Technology	23.91%
Financial Services	21.67%
Industrials	11.42%
Energy	7.71%
Healthcare	7.28%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.05%
Basic Materials	6.51%
Communication Services	5.55%
Consumer Defensive	4.55%
Utilities	2.75%
Real Estate	2.05%

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iShares Core Equity Portfolio (XEQT : TSX)

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