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 $66.85 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XUS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XUS historical returns: YTD: +15.06%, 1-year: +13.87%, 3-year annualised: +24.06%, 5-year annualised: +15.34%, 10-year annualised: +15.76%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.72, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XUS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XUS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.14%, 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 5

What does XUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUS's top holdings include iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV, 100.6%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XUS invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUS's largest sector exposures are Technology (37.7%), Financial Services (11.8%), Healthcare (9.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is XUS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XUS has approximately $13.80B 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 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 9

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 10

How risky is XUS?

Accepted Answer

XUS has a 1-year volatility of 10.44% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.72 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	$66.96	$66.96	$66.59	$66.85	$66.85	104,730
2026-10-28	$67.28	$67.37	$66.98	$67.09	$67.09	146,223
2026-10-27	$66.78	$67.26	$66.70	$67.18	$67.18	54,543
2026-10-26	$66.35	$66.94	$66.35	$66.60	$66.60	85,996
2026-10-23	$66.01	$66.32	$65.88	$66.09	$66.09	116,816
2026-10-22	$66.80	$66.88	$66.21	$66.45	$66.45	142,137
2026-10-21	$67.37	$67.56	$67.17	$67.45	$67.45	127,731
2026-10-20	$66.79	$67.34	$66.63	$67.09	$67.09	164,739
2026-10-19	$67.17	$67.38	$67.10	$67.18	$67.18	81,269
2026-10-16	$68.09	$68.09	$66.85	$67.05	$67.05	168,979

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.74%
Financial Services	11.77%
Healthcare	9.72%
Communication Services	8.90%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.89%
Industrials	7.63%
Consumer Defensive	4.67%
Energy	3.97%
Utilities	1.95%
Real Estate	1.85%
Basic Materials	1.51%

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

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