Question 1

What is XRE?

Accepted Answer

XRE (iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Real Estate Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XRE ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XRE last traded at $17.34 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XRE MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XRE annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XRE historical returns: YTD: +11.80%, 1-year: +14.18%, 3-year annualised: +7.02%, 5-year annualised: +1.84%, 10-year annualised: +4.97%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.27, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XRE pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XRE distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.34%, paid monthly. 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 XRE invest in?

Accepted Answer

XRE's top holdings include RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI-UN, 12.6%), Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (GRT-UN, 11.1%), Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR-UN, 10.2%), First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (FCR-UN, 9.4%), Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CHP-UN, 8.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XRE invest in?

Accepted Answer

XRE's largest sector exposures are Real Estate (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XRE? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XRE has approximately $1.22B 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 XRE launched?

Accepted Answer

XRE was launched on October 17, 2002, giving it a 24-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 XRE in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XRE has a 1-year volatility of 11.64% and a beta of 0.92 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.27 indicates below-average 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	$17.43	$17.52	$17.34	$17.34	$17.34	372,326
2026-07-17	$17.44	$17.54	$17.36	$17.42	$17.42	226,260
2026-07-16	$17.27	$17.47	$17.24	$17.43	$17.43	279,816
2026-07-15	$17.29	$17.39	$17.20	$17.26	$17.26	254,862
2026-07-14	$17.34	$17.37	$17.14	$17.26	$17.26	275,860
2026-07-13	$17.20	$17.40	$17.20	$17.35	$17.35	280,162
2026-07-10	$17.37	$17.37	$17.14	$17.22	$17.22	366,409
2026-07-09	$17.38	$17.38	$17.25	$17.28	$17.28	346,719
2026-07-08	$17.47	$17.47	$17.23	$17.36	$17.36	396,949
2026-07-07	$17.34	$17.51	$17.34	$17.50	$17.50	288,907

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	REI-UN	RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust	12.62%
2	GRT-UN	Granite Real Estate Investment Trust	11.13%
3	CAR-UN	Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust	10.23%
4	FCR-UN	First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust	9.41%
5	CHP-UN	Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust	8.51%
6	DIR-UN	Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust	7.53%
7	SRU-UN	SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust	7.47%
8	HR-UN	H&R Real Estate Investment Trust	5.56%
9	PMZ-UN	Primaris Retail R.E. Invest. Tr. Units	5.02%
10	BEI-UN	Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust	4.85%

Sector	Weight
Real Estate	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE : TSX)

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