Question 1

What is XSTH?

Accepted Answer

XSTH — iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XSTH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSTH last traded at $36.79 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSTH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSTH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSTH historical returns: YTD: -1.27%, 1-year: +1.63%, 3-year annualised: +3.73%, 5-year annualised: +2.07%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.04, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSTH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSTH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.43%, paid monthly. 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 XSTH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSTH's top holdings include iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF (STIP, 99.8%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSTH invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How large is XSTH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSTH has approximately $2.47B 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 XSTH launched?

Accepted Answer

XSTH was launched on July 6, 2021, giving it a 5-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 XSTH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSTH has a 1-year volatility of 1.56% and a beta of 0.11 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.04 indicates below-average 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	$36.81	$36.81	$36.78	$36.78	$36.78	25,079
2026-07-17	$36.81	$36.82	$36.80	$36.82	$36.82	6,237
2026-07-16	$36.77	$36.78	$36.75	$36.75	$36.75	15,337
2026-07-15	$36.77	$36.80	$36.77	$36.78	$36.78	8,474
2026-07-14	$36.75	$36.76	$36.73	$36.74	$36.74	8,534
2026-07-13	$36.77	$36.77	$36.73	$36.75	$36.75	3,037
2026-07-10	$36.75	$36.79	$36.75	$36.79	$36.79	5,381
2026-07-09	$36.81	$36.81	$36.80	$36.80	$36.80	42,045
2026-07-08	$36.78	$36.80	$36.78	$36.78	$36.78	9,377
2026-07-07	$36.78	$36.79	$36.77	$36.77	$36.77	4,280

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

iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XSTH : TSX)

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