Question 1

What is XSP?

Accepted Answer

XSP (iShares Core S&P 500 (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 XSP ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSP last traded at $74.76 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSP historical returns: YTD: +7.24%, 1-year: +17.18%, 3-year annualised: +17.60%, 5-year annualised: +11.32%, 10-year annualised: +13.29%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.09, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.14%, 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 XSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSP's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 99.9%). 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 XSP invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSP's largest sector exposures are Technology (37.5%), Financial Services (12.1%), Communication Services (10.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XSP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSP has approximately $15.51B 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 XSP launched?

Accepted Answer

XSP was launched on May 24, 2001, giving it a 25-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 XSP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSP has a 1-year volatility of 13.09% and a beta of 0.95 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.09 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	$75.29	$75.42	$74.76	$74.76	$74.76	138,330
2026-07-17	$74.83	$75.31	$74.68	$74.95	$74.95	164,869
2026-07-16	$75.83	$76.03	$75.40	$75.71	$75.71	112,002
2026-07-15	$75.98	$76.15	$75.64	$76.07	$76.07	188,803
2026-07-14	$75.73	$75.90	$75.52	$75.81	$75.81	132,200
2026-07-13	$75.81	$75.97	$75.42	$75.54	$75.54	118,544
2026-07-10	$75.78	$76.17	$75.49	$76.08	$76.08	169,191
2026-07-09	$75.31	$75.82	$75.18	$75.77	$75.77	126,616
2026-07-08	$74.90	$75.22	$74.57	$75.22	$75.22	146,224
2026-07-07	$75.70	$75.70	$75.20	$75.36	$75.36	132,511

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.45%
Financial Services	12.14%
Communication Services	10.21%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.52%
Healthcare	9.01%
Industrials	8.13%
Consumer Defensive	4.64%
Energy	3.19%
Utilities	2.19%
Real Estate	1.89%
Basic Materials	1.64%

iShares Core S&P 500 (CAD Hedged) (XSP : TSX)

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