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 $76.17 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: +9.27%, 1-year: +17.73%, 3-year annualised: +19.44%, 5-year annualised: +11.02%, 10-year annualised: +13.50%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.14, 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 1.11%, 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 (38.6%), Financial Services (12.1%), Communication Services (9.6%). 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 $16.12B 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 13.20% and a beta of 0.93 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.14 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	$76.23	$76.38	$76.10	$76.17	$76.17	182,014
2026-09-09	$76.78	$76.84	$76.50	$76.63	$76.63	114,664
2026-09-08	$77.27	$77.35	$76.95	$76.95	$76.95	66,359
2026-09-04	$77.60	$77.65	$77.33	$77.43	$77.43	62,700
2026-09-03	$77.24	$77.81	$77.19	$77.71	$77.71	175,318
2026-09-02	$76.72	$77.05	$76.59	$76.91	$76.91	102,295
2026-09-01	$76.63	$76.88	$76.39	$76.58	$76.58	159,280
2026-08-31	$77.12	$77.20	$76.91	$77.14	$77.14	95,503
2026-08-28	$77.66	$77.95	$77.28	$77.40	$77.40	159,441
2026-08-27	$77.31	$77.67	$77.18	$77.55	$77.55	134,458

Sector	Weight
Technology	38.59%
Financial Services	12.14%
Communication Services	9.63%
Healthcare	9.36%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.22%
Industrials	7.66%
Consumer Defensive	4.44%
Energy	3.49%
Utilities	2.01%
Real Estate	1.79%
Basic Materials	1.66%

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