Question 1

What is XINC?

Accepted Answer

XINC — iShares Core Income Balanced ETF Portfolio — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XINC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XINC last traded at $21.40 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XINC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XINC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XINC historical returns: YTD: +1.45%, 1-year: +7.67%, 3-year annualised: +7.50%, 5-year annualised: +2.92%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.78, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XINC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XINC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.28%, 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 XINC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XINC's top holdings include BondBloxx BB Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (XBB, 51.1%), XSH (XSH, 12.9%), iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT, 9.0%), iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT, 8.0%), iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (USIG, 8.0%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can FI Gbl Tgt Alloc NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XINC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XINC's largest sector exposures are Technology (22.8%), Financial Services (21.8%), Industrials (12.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XINC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XINC has approximately $126M 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 XINC launched?

Accepted Answer

XINC was launched on August 7, 2019, giving it a 7-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 XINC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XINC has a 1-year volatility of 4.31% and a beta of 1.05 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.78 indicates moderate 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	$21.39	$21.43	$21.38	$21.40	$21.40	7,862
2026-07-17	$21.46	$21.46	$21.41	$21.41	$21.41	2,928
2026-07-16	$21.47	$21.48	$21.44	$21.47	$21.47	5,107
2026-07-15	$21.51	$21.51	$21.48	$21.50	$21.50	7,083
2026-07-14	$21.44	$21.44	$21.44	$21.44	$21.44	2,025
2026-07-13	$21.48	$21.48	$21.43	$21.44	$21.44	6,454
2026-07-10	$21.56	$21.56	$21.52	$21.52	$21.52	545
2026-07-09	$21.44	$21.51	$21.44	$21.51	$21.51	908
2026-07-08	$21.49	$21.49	$21.41	$21.43	$21.43	1,374
2026-07-07	$21.65	$21.65	$21.56	$21.56	$21.56	3,099

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	XBB	BondBloxx BB Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	51.05%
2	XSH	XSH	12.87%
3	ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	9.05%
4	GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	7.96%
5	USIG	iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	7.95%
6	XEF	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI	5.01%
7	XIC	XIC	5.00%
8	XEC	Cimarex Energy Co	1.03%

Sector	Weight
Technology	22.76%
Financial Services	21.78%
Industrials	12.09%
Consumer Cyclicals	7.67%
Energy	6.85%
Healthcare	6.82%
Basic Materials	6.56%
Communication Services	6.14%
Consumer Defensive	4.39%
Utilities	2.75%
Real Estate	2.19%

iShares Core Income Balanced ETF Portfolio (XINC : TSX)

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