Question 1

What is XUS?

Accepted Answer

XUS (iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the US Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XUS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XUS last traded at $64.67 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XUS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XUS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XUS historical returns: YTD: +11.31%, 1-year: +21.84%, 3-year annualised: +21.81%, 5-year annualised: +15.19%, 10-year annualised: +15.62%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.52, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XUS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XUS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.13%, 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 XUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUS's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUS's largest sector exposures are Technology (37.5%), Financial Services (12.1%), Communication Services (10.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XUS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XUS has approximately $12.83B 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 XUS launched?

Accepted Answer

XUS was launched on April 10, 2013, giving it a 13-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 XUS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XUS has a 1-year volatility of 11.24% and a beta of 0.98 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.52 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	$65.08	$65.17	$64.64	$64.67	$64.67	111,371
2026-07-17	$64.51	$64.88	$64.38	$64.55	$64.55	106,600
2026-07-16	$65.46	$65.60	$65.13	$65.38	$65.38	100,241
2026-07-15	$65.80	$65.82	$65.34	$65.65	$65.65	89,180
2026-07-14	$65.52	$65.64	$65.25	$65.54	$65.54	111,878
2026-07-13	$66.00	$66.06	$65.65	$65.76	$65.76	82,129
2026-07-10	$66.06	$66.28	$65.69	$66.20	$66.20	70,891
2026-07-09	$65.69	$66.01	$65.50	$66.01	$66.01	71,413
2026-07-08	$65.36	$65.50	$65.01	$65.44	$65.44	97,294
2026-07-07	$66.16	$66.16	$65.59	$65.79	$65.79	64,647

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.45%
Financial Services	12.14%
Communication Services	10.21%
Consumer Cyclicals	9.52%
Healthcare	9.01%
Industrials	8.13%
Consumer Defensive	4.64%
Energy	3.19%
Utilities	2.19%
Real Estate	1.89%
Basic Materials	1.64%

iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS : TSX)

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