Question 1

What is XQQ?

Accepted Answer

XQQ (iShares NASDAQ 100 (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XQQ ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XQQ last traded at $71.33 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XQQ annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XQQ historical returns: YTD: +14.81%, 1-year: +12.76%, 3-year annualised: +26.23%, 5-year annualised: +13.00%, 10-year annualised: +19.68%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.29, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XQQ pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XQQ distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.21%, 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 5

What does XQQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQQ's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 8.1%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.5%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.7%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 5.2%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD, 4.4%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XQQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQQ's largest sector exposures are Technology (59.4%), Communication Services (11.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XQQ? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XQQ has approximately $5.97B 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 8

When was XQQ launched?

Accepted Answer

XQQ was launched on May 3, 2011, giving it a 15-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy XQQ in Canada?

Accepted Answer

XQQ trades on the TSX under the ticker XQQ. 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 10

How risky is XQQ?

Accepted Answer

XQQ has a 1-year volatility of 21.86% and a beta of 1.24 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.29 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
2026-10-29	$71.52	$71.60	$70.99	$71.33	$71.33	162,377
2026-10-28	$72.15	$72.39	$71.83	$72.32	$72.32	154,896
2026-10-27	$71.30	$72.06	$71.21	$71.91	$71.91	155,819
2026-10-26	$70.53	$71.33	$70.40	$71.03	$71.03	204,024
2026-10-23	$70.02	$70.75	$69.99	$70.27	$70.27	142,411
2026-10-22	$71.19	$71.32	$70.08	$70.31	$70.31	297,997
2026-10-21	$72.02	$72.60	$71.85	$72.38	$72.38	136,777
2026-10-20	$71.37	$72.08	$70.90	$71.54	$71.54	119,535
2026-10-19	$71.76	$72.25	$71.52	$71.64	$71.64	166,808
2026-10-16	$72.40	$72.40	$70.58	$70.85	$70.85	321,817

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	8.09%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.47%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.70%
4	MU	Micron Technology Inc	5.20%
5	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	4.39%
6	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	3.99%
7	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	3.39%
8	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.04%
9	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	2.98%
10	TSLA	Tesla Inc	2.90%

Sector	Weight
Technology	59.40%
Communication Services	11.09%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.01%
Consumer Defensive	6.28%
Industrials	5.76%
Healthcare	4.66%
Utilities	1.08%
Basic Materials	1.04%
Energy	0.47%
Financial Services	0.20%
Real Estate	0.00%

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iShares NASDAQ 100 (CAD Hedged) (XQQ : TSX)

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