Question 1

What is XIC?

Accepted Answer

XIC (iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Canadian Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Canada GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XIC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIC last traded at $56.83 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XIC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XIC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XIC historical returns: YTD: +11.74%, 1-year: +28.45%, 3-year annualised: +25.24%, 5-year annualised: +15.10%, 10-year annualised: +12.70%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.81, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XIC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XIC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.94%, 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 XIC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIC's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada (RY, 8.1%), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD, 5.6%), Shopify Inc (SHOP, 4.0%), Bank of Montreal (BMO, 3.5%), Enbridge Inc (ENB, 3.3%) — 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 XIC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIC's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (34.5%), Basic Materials (18.8%), Energy (16.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XIC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XIC has approximately $34.60B 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 XIC launched?

Accepted Answer

XIC was launched on February 16, 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 10

How do I buy XIC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XIC has a 1-year volatility of 10.29% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.81 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	$57.01	$57.15	$56.71	$56.83	$56.83	409,490
2026-09-09	$57.91	$58.00	$57.43	$57.47	$57.47	398,343
2026-09-08	$58.24	$58.36	$57.79	$57.81	$57.81	754,715
2026-09-04	$58.37	$58.68	$58.30	$58.42	$58.42	524,600
2026-09-03	$58.18	$58.66	$58.09	$58.62	$58.62	415,859
2026-09-02	$57.54	$57.76	$57.43	$57.74	$57.74	1,345,573
2026-09-01	$57.69	$57.77	$57.16	$57.31	$57.31	513,148
2026-08-31	$58.37	$58.58	$57.83	$58.02	$58.02	354,605
2026-08-28	$59.03	$59.12	$58.27	$58.46	$58.46	534,397
2026-08-27	$58.87	$58.91	$58.57	$58.91	$58.91	308,975

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	8.13%
2	TD	Toronto Dominion Bank	5.57%
3	SHOP	Shopify Inc	3.97%
4	BMO	Bank of Montreal	3.50%
5	ENB	Enbridge Inc	3.30%
6	CM	Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce	3.03%
7	BNS	Bank of Nova Scotia	3.00%
8	CNQ	Canadian Natural Resources Ltd	2.76%
9	BN	Brookfield Corporation	2.52%
10	SU	Suncor Energy Inc	2.20%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	34.53%
Basic Materials	18.76%
Energy	16.64%
Industrials	9.89%
Technology	7.85%
Consumer Cyclicals	3.59%
Utilities	2.88%
Consumer Defensive	2.73%
Communication Services	1.60%
Real Estate	1.34%
Healthcare	0.18%

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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite (XIC : TSX)

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