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 Other 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 $66.76 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XST annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XST historical returns: YTD: +4.85%, 1-year: +11.70%, 3-year annualised: +18.10%, 5-year annualised: +14.31%, 10-year annualised: +10.28%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.01, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XST pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XST distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.72%, 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 5

What does XST invest in?

Accepted Answer

XST's top holdings include Loblaw Companies Limited (L, 25.9%), Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A (ATD, 23.3%), Metro Inc. (MRU, 15.7%), George Weston Limited (WN, 13.5%), Saputo Inc (SAP, 8.3%) — 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 6

What sectors does XST invest in?

Accepted Answer

XST's largest sector exposures are Consumer Defensive (78.7%), Consumer Cyclicals (23.1%), Energy (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XST? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XST has approximately $408M 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 8

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 9

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 10

How risky is XST?

Accepted Answer

XST has a 1-year volatility of 16.65% and a beta of -0.06 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.01 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
2026-10-29	$66.78	$66.96	$66.17	$66.76	$66.76	18,448
2026-10-28	$66.72	$66.91	$66.40	$66.40	$66.40	26,377
2026-10-27	$67.53	$67.53	$66.85	$66.93	$66.93	27,400
2026-10-26	$67.53	$68.02	$67.25	$67.51	$67.51	26,344
2026-10-23	$68.94	$68.94	$67.49	$67.58	$67.58	25,037
2026-10-22	$68.15	$69.44	$68.15	$69.07	$69.07	63,846
2026-10-21	$68.11	$68.22	$67.39	$67.59	$67.59	14,052
2026-10-20	$67.87	$68.67	$67.87	$68.21	$68.21	13,646
2026-10-19	$67.91	$68.43	$67.49	$67.67	$67.67	32,165
2026-10-16	$67.32	$68.35	$67.32	$68.35	$68.35	34,845

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	L	Loblaw Companies Limited	25.95%
2	ATD	Alimentation Couchen Tard Inc A	23.26%
3	MRU	Metro Inc.	15.67%
4	WN	George Weston Limited	13.47%
5	SAP	Saputo Inc	8.27%
6	EMP-A	Empire Company Limited	5.36%
7	PBH	Premium Brands Holdings Corporation	2.92%
8	NWC	North West Company Inc	2.30%
9	MFI	Maple Leaf Foods Inc.	1.65%
10	JWEL	Jamieson Wellness Inc	1.58%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	78.75%
Consumer Cyclicals	23.05%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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

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