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 $37.36 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: +16.60%, 1-year: +27.79%, 3-year annualised: +15.26%, 5-year annualised: +8.17%, 10-year annualised: +9.39%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.83, 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 3.11%, 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, 22.9%), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P (BIP-UN, 13.1%), Emera Inc. (EMA, 12.8%), Hydro One Ltd (H, 10.3%), AltaGas Ltd (ALA, 9.0%) — 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 (90.6%), Energy (9.4%), 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 $681M 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 9.73% and a beta of 0.48 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.83 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	$37.39	$37.73	$37.29	$37.36	$37.36	288,924
2026-07-17	$37.42	$37.52	$37.24	$37.38	$37.38	336,723
2026-07-16	$37.00	$37.32	$36.96	$37.27	$37.27	151,919
2026-07-15	$37.05	$37.27	$36.99	$37.07	$37.07	763,455
2026-07-14	$37.04	$37.15	$36.97	$37.09	$37.09	178,462
2026-07-13	$37.04	$37.11	$37.00	$37.00	$37.00	56,630
2026-07-10	$37.06	$37.13	$36.90	$37.01	$37.01	139,347
2026-07-09	$37.24	$37.24	$36.94	$36.99	$36.99	138,557
2026-07-08	$36.86	$37.22	$36.85	$37.21	$37.21	305,156
2026-07-07	$36.89	$37.00	$36.79	$36.86	$36.86	152,983

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	FTS	Fortis Inc	22.92%
2	BIP-UN	Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P	13.13%
3	EMA	Emera Inc.	12.75%
4	H	Hydro One Ltd	10.31%
5	ALA	AltaGas Ltd	9.04%
6	CPX	Capital Power Corporation	6.41%
7	BEP-UN	Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P	6.20%
8	CU	Canadian Utilities Limited	3.78%
9	NPI	Northland Power Inc.	3.24%
10	AQN	Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp	3.23%

Sector	Weight
Utilities	90.59%
Energy	9.41%
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%

iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF (XUT : TSX)

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