Question 1

What is XGD?

Accepted Answer

XGD (iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Gold & Precious Metals Mining Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XGD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XGD last traded at $50.92 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XGD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XGD historical returns: YTD: -0.55%, 1-year: +26.24%, 3-year annualised: +46.04%, 5-year annualised: +26.53%, 10-year annualised: +15.79%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.26, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XGD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XGD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.72%, 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 5

What does XGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGD's top holdings include Newmont Goldcorp Corp (NEM, 16.3%), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM, 12.3%), Barrick Gold Corp (ABX, 9.2%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 8.0%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 6.1%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

XGD's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (100.0%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XGD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XGD has approximately $4.27B 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 XGD launched?

Accepted Answer

XGD was launched on March 23, 2001, giving it a 25-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 XGD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XGD has a 1-year volatility of 54.65% and a beta of 1.04 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.26 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	$51.32	$51.44	$50.51	$50.92	$50.92	311,957
2026-10-28	$52.19	$52.59	$51.62	$52.59	$52.59	753,112
2026-10-27	$50.96	$52.34	$50.80	$52.32	$52.32	546,835
2026-10-26	$50.61	$51.02	$49.60	$50.76	$50.76	227,182
2026-10-23	$51.00	$51.26	$49.40	$50.32	$50.32	498,520
2026-10-22	$52.30	$52.50	$51.05	$51.43	$51.43	469,222
2026-10-21	$54.63	$54.69	$53.66	$54.45	$54.45	908,773
2026-10-20	$53.95	$55.45	$53.36	$54.17	$54.17	408,194
2026-10-19	$55.11	$55.37	$54.50	$54.65	$54.65	271,002
2026-10-16	$54.85	$56.28	$54.60	$55.34	$55.34	485,978

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	16.27%
2	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	12.25%
3	ABX	Barrick Gold Corp	9.17%
4	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	8.00%
5	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	6.12%
6	AU	AngloGold Ashanti plc	5.40%
7	GFI	Gold Fields Ltd ADR	4.62%
8	K	Kinross Gold Corp	3.72%
9	RGLD	Royal Gold Inc	2.62%
10	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	2.70%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	100.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD : TSX)

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