Question 1

What is XESG?

Accepted Answer

XESG — iShares ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XESG ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XESG last traded at $42.42 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XESG MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XESG annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XESG historical returns: YTD: +9.56%, 1-year: +30.58%, 3-year annualised: +23.18%, 5-year annualised: +14.50%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.64, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XESG pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XESG distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.92%, 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 XESG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XESG's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 8.8%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 6.4%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.2%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 4.1%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.0%) — 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 XESG invest in?

Accepted Answer

XESG's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (41.0%), Energy (18.4%), Basic Materials (16.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XESG? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XESG has approximately $648M 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 XESG launched?

Accepted Answer

XESG was launched on March 18, 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 XESG in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XESG has a 1-year volatility of 10.51% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.64 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	$42.77	$42.77	$42.42	$42.42	$42.42	3,182
2026-07-17	$42.66	$42.79	$42.66	$42.79	$42.79	494
2026-07-16	$42.88	$42.88	$42.81	$42.81	$42.81	2,995
2026-07-15	$42.94	$43.00	$42.82	$43.00	$43.00	1,569
2026-07-14	$42.84	$42.89	$42.81	$42.89	$42.89	5,496
2026-07-13	$42.79	$42.79	$42.66	$42.76	$42.76	3,555
2026-07-10	$42.75	$42.75	$42.65	$42.65	$42.65	1,260
2026-07-09	$42.41	$42.66	$42.41	$42.63	$42.63	1,470
2026-07-08	$42.00	$42.28	$41.98	$42.28	$42.28	5,280
2026-07-07	$42.90	$42.90	$42.54	$42.72	$42.72	7,211

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.78%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	6.35%
3	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.15%
4	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	4.07%
5	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.03%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.77%
7	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.28%
8	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	3.03%
9	NA	National Bank of Canada	2.74%
10	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	2.45%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	40.95%
Energy	18.43%
Basic Materials	16.02%
Industrials	8.71%
Technology	8.07%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.94%
Utilities	2.73%
Consumer Defensive	1.33%
Real Estate	0.65%
Communication Services	0.13%
Healthcare	0.05%

iShares ESG Aware MSCI Canada Index ETF (XESG : TSX)

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