Question 1

What is XSU?

Accepted Answer

XSU (iShares US Small Cap (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Small/Mid Cap Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US SMID Mkt TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XSU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XSU last traded at $54.81 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XSU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XSU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XSU historical returns: YTD: +16.22%, 1-year: +29.96%, 3-year annualised: +14.14%, 5-year annualised: +6.05%, 10-year annualised: +8.95%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.67, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XSU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XSU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.74%, 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 XSU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSU's top holdings include iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM, 99.8%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US SMID Mkt TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XSU invest in?

Accepted Answer

XSU's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (20.3%), Financial Services (18.2%), Industrials (13.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XSU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XSU has approximately $766M 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 XSU launched?

Accepted Answer

XSU was launched on May 14, 2007, giving it a 19-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 XSU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XSU has a 1-year volatility of 14.58% and a beta of 1.27 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.67 indicates moderate 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	$55.26	$55.44	$54.81	$54.81	$54.81	15,505
2026-07-17	$54.70	$55.49	$54.70	$55.15	$55.15	21,189
2026-07-16	$55.29	$55.81	$55.22	$55.38	$55.38	9,296
2026-07-15	$55.30	$55.62	$55.22	$55.43	$55.43	63,594
2026-07-14	$55.35	$55.47	$55.11	$55.18	$55.18	29,783
2026-07-13	$55.39	$55.40	$54.92	$54.99	$54.99	31,072
2026-07-10	$55.75	$55.75	$55.11	$55.47	$55.47	29,078
2026-07-09	$55.30	$55.84	$55.30	$55.74	$55.74	12,972
2026-07-08	$55.12	$55.30	$54.55	$55.05	$55.05	26,325
2026-07-07	$56.10	$56.16	$55.43	$55.59	$55.59	10,256

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	20.31%
Financial Services	18.25%
Industrials	13.68%
Technology	13.66%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.47%
Real Estate	6.97%
Energy	5.71%
Basic Materials	4.25%
Utilities	2.84%
Consumer Defensive	2.70%
Communication Services	2.16%

iShares US Small Cap (CAD Hedged) (XSU : TSX)

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