Question 1

What is XST?

Accepted Answer

XST (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XST ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XST last traded at $68.06 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XST MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XST annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XST historical returns: YTD: +6.89%, 1-year: +14.88%, 3-year annualised: +18.15%, 5-year annualised: +14.37%, 10-year annualised: +10.92%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.10, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XST pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XST distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.67%, paid quarterly. 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 XST invest in?

Accepted Answer

XST's top holdings include Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A (ATD, 27.0%), Loblaw Companies Limited (L, 24.1%), Metro Inc. (MRU, 14.3%), George Weston Limited (WN, 13.0%), Saputo Inc (SAP, 8.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XST invest in?

Accepted Answer

XST's largest sector exposures are Consumer Defensive (73.3%), Consumer Cyclicals (26.7%), Basic Materials (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XST? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XST has approximately $410M 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 XST launched?

Accepted Answer

XST was launched on April 12, 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 XST in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XST has a 1-year volatility of 14.96% and a beta of -0.03 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.10 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	$68.33	$68.81	$68.06	$68.06	$68.06	19,438
2026-07-17	$68.50	$68.54	$67.74	$68.24	$68.24	23,729
2026-07-16	$67.16	$68.10	$67.13	$68.06	$68.06	14,207
2026-07-15	$67.08	$67.85	$66.85	$66.91	$66.91	18,802
2026-07-14	$67.92	$67.92	$67.09	$67.34	$67.34	6,195
2026-07-13	$67.49	$68.35	$67.49	$68.12	$68.12	13,461
2026-07-10	$66.73	$67.67	$66.73	$67.52	$67.52	7,457
2026-07-09	$66.98	$67.09	$66.61	$66.72	$66.72	6,947
2026-07-08	$66.71	$67.55	$66.71	$67.55	$67.55	18,300
2026-07-07	$66.51	$66.95	$66.41	$66.70	$66.70	31,699

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ATD	Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A	26.96%
2	L	Loblaw Companies Limited	24.08%
3	MRU	Metro Inc.	14.28%
4	WN	George Weston Limited	12.98%
5	SAP	Saputo Inc	8.19%
6	EMP-A	Empire Company Limited	5.20%
7	PBH	Premium Brands Holdings Corporation	2.96%
8	NWC	North West Company Inc	1.94%
9	MFI	Maple Leaf Foods Inc.	1.88%
10	JWEL	Jamieson Wellness Inc	1.43%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	73.33%
Consumer Cyclicals	26.67%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST : TSX)

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