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 $46.13 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: +8.75%, 1-year: +22.81%, 3-year annualised: +17.26%, 5-year annualised: +11.55%, 10-year annualised: +10.49%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.52, 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 2.72%, 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 6

What does XIN invest in?

Accepted Answer

XIN's top holdings include iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA, 100.1%). 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 (26.5%), Industrials (18.6%), Technology (11.3%). 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 $1.97B 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 9.15% and a beta of 0.73 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.52 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	$46.24	$46.32	$46.10	$46.13	$46.13	25,778
2026-09-09	$46.77	$46.77	$46.37	$46.37	$46.37	26,396
2026-09-08	$47.15	$47.15	$46.93	$46.93	$46.93	11,243
2026-09-04	$47.04	$47.38	$47.04	$47.37	$47.37	9,897
2026-09-03	$47.11	$47.27	$47.05	$47.26	$47.26	21,124
2026-09-02	$46.94	$47.10	$46.94	$47.10	$47.10	7,083
2026-09-01	$47.17	$47.19	$46.91	$46.95	$46.95	12,467
2026-08-31	$47.51	$47.51	$47.20	$47.25	$47.25	3,385
2026-08-28	$47.58	$47.60	$47.40	$47.44	$47.44	5,560
2026-08-27	$47.25	$47.33	$47.17	$47.33	$47.33	4,804

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.46%
Industrials	18.56%
Technology	11.34%
Healthcare	10.19%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.38%
Consumer Defensive	6.50%
Basic Materials	5.99%
Communication Services	4.72%
Energy	3.79%
Utilities	3.52%
Real Estate	1.56%

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

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