Question 1

What is XUT?

Accepted Answer

XUT (iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XUT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XUT last traded at $34.11 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XUT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XUT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XUT historical returns: YTD: +6.46%, 1-year: +17.45%, 3-year annualised: +14.71%, 5-year annualised: +6.06%, 10-year annualised: +8.60%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.86, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XUT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XUT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.23%, 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 XUT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUT's top holdings include Fortis Inc (FTS, 22.3%), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P (BIP-UN, 14.7%), Emera Inc. (EMA, 12.6%), Hydro One Ltd (H, 10.2%), AltaGas Ltd (ALA, 9.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XUT invest in?

Accepted Answer

XUT's largest sector exposures are Utilities (90.1%), Energy (9.9%), Basic Materials (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XUT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XUT has approximately $890M 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 XUT launched?

Accepted Answer

XUT was launched on April 12, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XUT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XUT has a 1-year volatility of 12.36% and a beta of 0.46 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.86 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	$34.58	$34.62	$34.02	$34.11	$34.11	814,334
2026-09-09	$34.82	$34.86	$34.55	$34.68	$34.68	1,117,787
2026-09-08	$34.48	$34.98	$34.48	$34.87	$34.87	416,396
2026-09-04	$34.36	$34.63	$34.36	$34.60	$34.60	485,800
2026-09-03	$34.31	$34.44	$34.18	$34.37	$34.37	500,379
2026-09-02	$34.70	$34.70	$34.32	$34.33	$34.33	429,531
2026-09-01	$34.89	$34.95	$34.43	$34.67	$34.67	383,167
2026-08-31	$34.59	$34.91	$34.56	$34.90	$34.90	296,010
2026-08-28	$34.99	$35.09	$34.67	$34.78	$34.78	318,343
2026-08-27	$35.24	$35.25	$34.82	$34.97	$34.97	339,567

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	FTS	Fortis Inc	22.33%
2	BIP-UN	Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P	14.75%
3	EMA	Emera Inc.	12.60%
4	H	Hydro One Ltd	10.21%
5	ALA	AltaGas Ltd	9.55%
6	BEP-UN	Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P	5.74%
7	CPX	Capital Power Corporation	5.67%
8	CU	Canadian Utilities Limited	3.97%
9	ACO-X	ATCO Ltd	3.19%
10	AQN	Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp	3.16%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	90.14%
Energy	9.86%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%

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What does XUT invest in?

What sectors does XUT invest in?

How large is XUT? (Assets under management)

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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT.TO) pays CA$0.091 on 2026-08-31

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Period	Return
YTD	+6.46%
1 Year	+17.45%
3 Year (Ann.)	+14.71%
5 Year (Ann.)	+6.06%
10 Year (Ann.)	+8.60%
1Y Volatility	12.36%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.86