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 $43.39 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: +12.06%, 1-year: +23.90%, 3-year annualised: +24.06%, 5-year annualised: +14.13%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.79, 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 1.84%, 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, 8.7%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 6.1%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 4.1%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.0%), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, 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 (38.1%), Basic Materials (20.6%), Energy (18.1%). 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 $645M 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 10.33% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.79 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	$43.53	$43.60	$43.34	$43.39	$43.39	5,209
2026-09-09	$44.03	$44.06	$43.93	$43.93	$43.93	1,547
2026-09-08	$44.50	$44.50	$44.18	$44.18	$44.18	1,279
2026-09-04	$44.64	$44.65	$44.60	$44.60	$44.60	3,900
2026-09-03	$44.41	$44.58	$44.41	$44.58	$44.58	1,469
2026-09-02	$43.98	$44.01	$43.98	$43.99	$43.99	5,178
2026-09-01	$44.02	$44.02	$43.72	$43.72	$43.72	7,496
2026-08-31	$44.54	$44.54	$44.16	$44.26	$44.26	4,503
2026-08-28	$45.07	$45.07	$44.53	$44.53	$44.53	2,792
2026-08-27	$44.94	$44.96	$44.83	$44.94	$44.94	1,499

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.67%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	6.12%
3	ENB	Enbridge Inc	4.07%
4	SHOP	Shopify Inc	4.03%
5	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	4.01%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.79%
7	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.25%
8	MFC	Manulife Financial Corp	3.24%
9	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.84%
10	NA	National Bank of Canada	2.74%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	38.09%
Basic Materials	20.60%
Energy	18.08%
Technology	8.00%
Industrials	7.70%
Consumer Cyclicals	2.76%
Utilities	2.38%
Consumer Defensive	1.34%
Real Estate	0.79%
Communication Services	0.22%
Healthcare	0.05%

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