Question 1

What is XEU?

Accepted Answer

XEU (iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the European Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Eur GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XEU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XEU last traded at $40.24 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XEU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XEU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XEU historical returns: YTD: +6.34%, 1-year: +20.07%, 3-year annualised: +17.37%, 5-year annualised: +11.15%, 10-year annualised: +10.43%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.33, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XEU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XEU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.65%, paid half-yearly. 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 XEU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEU's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 4.8%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.1%), Roche Holding AG (ROP, 1.8%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.8%), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN, 1.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Eur GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XEU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XEU's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.7%), Industrials (19.7%), Healthcare (12.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XEU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XEU has approximately $675M 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 XEU launched?

Accepted Answer

XEU was launched on April 15, 2014, giving it a 12-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 XEU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XEU has a 1-year volatility of 11.62% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.33 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	$40.65	$40.65	$40.23	$40.24	$40.24	5,776
2026-07-17	$40.44	$40.55	$40.38	$40.54	$40.54	2,342
2026-07-16	$40.55	$40.74	$40.46	$40.70	$40.70	2,917
2026-07-15	$40.73	$40.85	$40.73	$40.84	$40.84	722
2026-07-14	$40.80	$40.80	$40.55	$40.56	$40.56	2,160
2026-07-13	$40.86	$40.86	$40.63	$40.63	$40.63	1,479
2026-07-10	$40.90	$40.98	$40.75	$40.98	$40.98	3,471
2026-07-09	$40.96	$41.03	$40.89	$40.91	$40.91	3,693
2026-07-08	$40.78	$40.78	$40.51	$40.51	$40.51	5,963
2026-07-07	$41.79	$41.79	$41.23	$41.27	$41.27	9,105

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	4.81%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.05%
3	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.83%
4	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.81%
5	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	1.79%
6	NESN	Nestle S.A.	1.67%
7	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	1.51%
8	SHEL	Shell plc	1.38%
9	SAN	Banco Santander S.A.	1.25%
10	IEUR	iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF	1.18%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.74%
Industrials	19.67%
Healthcare	12.56%
Technology	8.85%
Consumer Defensive	8.35%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.96%
Basic Materials	5.44%
Energy	4.81%
Utilities	4.50%
Communication Services	3.60%
Real Estate	1.50%

iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (XEU : TSX)

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