Question 1

What is XIN?

Accepted Answer

XIN (iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the International Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XIN ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XIN last traded at $45.82 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XIN MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XIN annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XIN historical returns: YTD: +8.02%, 1-year: +22.69%, 3-year annualised: +16.54%, 5-year annualised: +11.97%, 10-year annualised: +10.56%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.39, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XIN pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XIN distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.77%, 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 XIN invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIN's top holdings include iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XIN invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIN's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (25.9%), Industrials (18.7%), Technology (11.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XIN? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XIN has approximately $1.90B 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 XIN launched?

Accepted Answer

XIN was launched on September 6, 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 XIN in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XIN has a 1-year volatility of 9.13% and a beta of 0.74 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.39 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	$46.73	$46.73	$45.75	$45.82	$45.82	27,460
2026-07-17	$45.76	$46.10	$45.76	$46.05	$46.05	39,703
2026-07-16	$46.15	$46.37	$46.04	$46.23	$46.23	8,907
2026-07-15	$46.48	$46.53	$46.20	$46.45	$46.45	20,606
2026-07-14	$46.41	$46.57	$46.35	$46.38	$46.38	25,253
2026-07-13	$46.35	$46.41	$46.15	$46.22	$46.22	34,333
2026-07-10	$46.43	$46.59	$46.22	$46.52	$46.52	39,003
2026-07-09	$46.22	$46.41	$46.22	$46.32	$46.32	5,259
2026-07-08	$46.07	$46.13	$45.74	$46.12	$46.12	24,776
2026-07-07	$46.93	$46.93	$46.39	$46.48	$46.48	17,285

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	25.91%
Industrials	18.67%
Technology	11.59%
Healthcare	10.28%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.60%
Consumer Defensive	6.81%
Basic Materials	5.75%
Communication Services	4.48%
Utilities	3.70%
Energy	3.52%
Real Estate	1.68%

iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XIN : TSX)

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