Question 1

What is XSEM?

Accepted Answer

XSEM — iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XSEM ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSEM last traded at $31.84 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSEM MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSEM annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSEM historical returns: YTD: +15.57%, 1-year: +33.33%, 3-year annualised: +20.92%, 5-year annualised: +7.72%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.31, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSEM pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSEM distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.51%, 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 XSEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSEM's top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2330, 15.1%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930, 8.2%), SK Hynix Inc (000660, 7.8%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 2.4%), MediaTek Inc (2454, 1.5%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar EM GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSEM invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSEM's largest sector exposures are Technology (41.7%), Financial Services (24.3%), Consumer Cyclicals (8.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XSEM? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSEM has approximately $5.77B 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 XSEM launched?

Accepted Answer

XSEM was launched on March 18, 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 XSEM in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSEM has a 1-year volatility of 21.30% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.31 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	$31.84	$32.02	$31.84	$31.84	$31.84	2,953
2026-07-17	$31.13	$31.93	$31.00	$31.62	$31.62	24,529
2026-07-16	$32.15	$32.26	$31.96	$32.04	$32.04	18,331
2026-07-15	$32.91	$32.92	$32.35	$32.69	$32.69	9,882
2026-07-14	$32.72	$32.89	$32.64	$32.79	$32.79	5,193
2026-07-13	$32.78	$32.78	$32.41	$32.50	$32.50	8,133
2026-07-10	$33.47	$33.71	$33.30	$33.65	$33.65	9,183
2026-07-09	$33.53	$33.71	$33.50	$33.61	$33.61	18,414
2026-07-08	$32.77	$33.32	$32.77	$33.32	$33.32	7,558
2026-07-07	$33.31	$33.43	$32.89	$33.05	$33.05	12,185

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	2330	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.	15.05%
2	005930	Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	8.20%
3	000660	SK Hynix Inc	7.80%
4	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	2.42%
5	2454	MediaTek Inc	1.51%
6	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	1.40%
7	2308	Delta Electronics Inc	1.14%
8	2412	Chunghwa Telecom Co	1.07%

Sector	Weight
Technology	41.71%
Financial Services	24.25%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.00%
Communication Services	7.84%
Industrials	4.59%
Basic Materials	4.31%
Healthcare	2.83%
Consumer Defensive	2.19%
Energy	1.96%
Utilities	1.27%
Real Estate	1.05%

iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (XSEM : TSX)

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