Question 1

What is XID?

Accepted Answer

XID — iShares India Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XID ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XID last traded at $41.87 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XID MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XID annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XID historical returns: YTD: -14.13%, 1-year: -7.80%, 3-year annualised: +1.73%, 5-year annualised: +2.02%, 10-year annualised: +6.26%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.03, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XID pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XID distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 16.29%, 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 XID invest in?

Accepted Answer

XID's top holdings include iShares India 50 ETF (INDY, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XID invest in?

Accepted Answer

XID's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (36.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.8%), Energy (10.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XID? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XID has approximately $121M 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 XID launched?

Accepted Answer

XID was launched on January 21, 2010, giving it a 16-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 XID in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XID has a 1-year volatility of 13.22% and a beta of 0.25 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.03 indicates below-average 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	$42.00	$42.05	$41.85	$41.87	$41.87	3,217
2026-09-09	$42.28	$42.28	$42.22	$42.22	$42.22	1,322
2026-09-08	$42.85	$42.85	$42.56	$42.56	$42.56	4,131
2026-09-04	$43.55	$43.55	$43.46	$43.46	$43.46	4,000
2026-09-03	$43.50	$43.50	$43.33	$43.42	$43.42	1,361
2026-09-02	$43.82	$43.82	$43.82	$43.82	$43.82	648
2026-09-01	$43.65	$43.71	$43.53	$43.53	$43.53	725
2026-08-31	$43.45	$43.57	$43.40	$43.40	$43.40	1,421
2026-08-28	$43.61	$43.61	$43.58	$43.58	$43.58	527
2026-08-27	$43.28	$43.42	$43.28	$43.38	$43.38	2,598

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	36.13%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.81%
Energy	10.58%
Technology	8.45%
Industrials	7.79%
Basic Materials	7.29%
Consumer Defensive	5.46%
Communication Services	5.21%
Healthcare	4.73%
Utilities	2.54%
Real Estate	0.00%

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iShares India Index ETF (XID : TSX)

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