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 $53.80 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: +14.08%, 1-year: +23.12%, 3-year annualised: +16.24%, 5-year annualised: +4.98%, 10-year annualised: +8.50%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.64, 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 0.76%, 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, 99.9%). 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 (20.6%), Financial Services (18.4%), Technology (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 $703M 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 14.97% and a beta of 1.25 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.64 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
2026-09-10	$53.91	$54.18	$53.73	$53.80	$53.80	27,665
2026-09-09	$54.94	$54.94	$54.31	$54.35	$54.35	21,955
2026-09-08	$55.21	$55.36	$55.06	$55.06	$55.06	4,783
2026-09-04	$54.92	$55.39	$54.92	$55.35	$55.35	11,600
2026-09-03	$55.26	$55.26	$54.97	$55.20	$55.20	14,563
2026-09-02	$54.50	$55.07	$54.50	$55.01	$55.01	7,215
2026-09-01	$54.62	$54.77	$54.30	$54.35	$54.35	15,832
2026-08-31	$55.24	$55.24	$54.78	$55.02	$55.02	14,553
2026-08-28	$56.10	$56.10	$55.34	$55.34	$55.34	13,147
2026-08-27	$55.95	$56.15	$55.81	$56.10	$56.10	12,926

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	20.61%
Financial Services	18.44%
Technology	13.74%
Industrials	13.18%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.83%
Energy	6.57%
Real Estate	6.49%
Basic Materials	4.47%
Utilities	2.74%
Consumer Defensive	2.60%
Communication Services	2.31%

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

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