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 $69.66 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XQQ MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XQQ annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XQQ historical returns: YTD: +12.12%, 1-year: +21.67%, 3-year annualised: +20.56%, 5-year annualised: +13.04%, 10-year annualised: +19.10%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.16, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

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 6

What does XQQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQQ's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 7.6%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 6.7%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 5.6%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 4.3%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD, 4.1%) — 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 7

What sectors does XQQ invest in?

Accepted Answer

XQQ's largest sector exposures are Technology (57.9%), Communication Services (13.7%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.1%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XQQ? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XQQ has approximately $5.29B 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 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 10

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 11

How risky is XQQ?

Accepted Answer

XQQ has a 1-year volatility of 19.75% and a beta of 1.20 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.16 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	$70.27	$70.60	$69.61	$69.66	$69.66	205,683
2026-07-17	$69.37	$70.28	$68.78	$69.59	$69.59	338,922
2026-07-16	$71.31	$71.34	$70.33	$70.66	$70.66	149,414
2026-07-15	$72.44	$72.44	$71.10	$71.81	$71.81	166,204
2026-07-14	$72.12	$72.26	$71.50	$72.03	$72.03	203,380
2026-07-13	$71.88	$71.90	$71.06	$71.25	$71.25	177,719
2026-07-10	$72.18	$72.69	$71.80	$72.60	$72.60	210,619
2026-07-09	$71.87	$72.48	$71.65	$72.36	$72.36	121,771
2026-07-08	$70.55	$71.26	$70.17	$71.26	$71.26	153,732
2026-07-07	$71.53	$71.63	$70.56	$71.00	$71.00	149,596

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	7.59%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	6.66%
3	MU	Micron Technology Inc	5.64%
4	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	4.35%
5	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	4.10%
6	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.02%
7	TSLA	Tesla Inc	3.29%
8	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.26%
9	INTC	Intel Corporation	3.04%
10	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	3.02%

Sector	Weight
Technology	57.87%
Communication Services	13.70%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.05%
Consumer Defensive	6.59%
Industrials	4.11%
Healthcare	3.71%
Utilities	1.17%
Basic Materials	1.07%
Energy	0.50%
Financial Services	0.22%
Real Estate	0.00%

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

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