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 $70.70 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: +13.79%, 1-year: +22.69%, 3-year annualised: +22.96%, 5-year annualised: +12.23%, 10-year annualised: +18.85%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.04, 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 0.22%, 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, 8.1%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.5%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.7%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 4.8%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 4.2%) — 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 (59.2%), Communication Services (12.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.9%). 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 $5.52B 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 21.85% and a beta of 1.23 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.04 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	$70.64	$71.03	$70.56	$70.70	$70.70	169,185
2026-09-09	$71.49	$71.80	$71.25	$71.46	$71.46	127,445
2026-09-08	$71.91	$72.00	$71.44	$71.64	$71.64	81,312
2026-09-04	$71.72	$72.03	$71.52	$71.74	$71.74	81,200
2026-09-03	$70.93	$71.73	$70.91	$71.60	$71.60	81,460
2026-09-02	$70.61	$70.83	$70.40	$70.79	$70.79	57,878
2026-09-01	$70.67	$71.05	$70.37	$70.75	$70.75	92,366
2026-08-31	$71.41	$71.61	$71.20	$71.56	$71.56	73,341
2026-08-28	$71.87	$72.26	$71.41	$71.55	$71.55	90,713
2026-08-27	$71.57	$72.00	$71.42	$72.00	$72.00	91,885

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	8.05%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.52%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.72%
4	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.84%
5	MU	Micron Technology Inc	4.25%
6	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	3.55%
7	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.44%
8	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	3.23%
9	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	3.06%
10	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	2.73%

Sector	Weight
Technology	59.18%
Communication Services	12.81%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.85%
Consumer Defensive	6.16%
Industrials	4.06%
Healthcare	4.04%
Utilities	1.18%
Basic Materials	0.97%
Energy	0.52%
Financial Services	0.21%
Real Estate	0.00%

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