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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF CAD Units (XEF : TSX)
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Close (06-19-2026) |
$52.55 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.08
(-0.15%)
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| Open | $52.55 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $52.54 - $52.74 |
| Volume | 182,385 |
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (April 10, 2013): 10.02%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 4.43% | 0.62% | 11.58% | 10.50% | 23.63% | 18.92% | 18.70% | 16.35% | 11.24% | 12.93% | 10.92% | 9.12% | 8.60% | 9.71% |
| Benchmark | 7.01% | 3.55% | 18.05% | 16.55% | 33.17% | 23.10% | 21.27% | 18.20% | 12.37% | 14.11% | 11.98% | 9.95% | 9.35% | 10.42% |
| Category Average | 3.78% | 7.68% | 7.68% | 7.40% | 15.35% | 13.50% | 14.12% | 12.64% | 7.57% | 10.17% | 8.72% | 7.15% | 6.63% | 7.73% |
| Category Rank | 238 / 870 | 273 / 860 | 174 / 845 | 194 / 850 | 121 / 796 | 117 / 747 | 110 / 717 | 95 / 691 | 110 / 675 | 116 / 639 | 120 / 606 | 115 / 544 | 109 / 503 | 89 / 448 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.69% | 0.06% | 3.58% | 3.25% | 1.60% | 0.22% | 0.97% | 4.19% | 5.40% | -8.21% | 4.97% | 4.43% |
| Benchmark | 2.18% | 0.51% | 3.32% | 3.56% | 2.68% | -0.03% | 1.29% | 5.56% | 6.62% | -9.73% | 7.20% | 7.01% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
11.95% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.67% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -2.34% | 17.69% | -6.62% | 16.15% | 6.49% | 10.04% | -9.27% | 14.34% | 12.58% | 25.36% |
| Benchmark | -1.70% | 18.37% | -6.81% | 16.27% | 8.01% | 8.97% | -10.67% | 15.74% | 11.18% | 27.50% |
| Category Average | -2.56% | 17.84% | -8.91% | 17.54% | 7.87% | 8.64% | -12.60% | 13.75% | 10.76% | 17.77% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 222/ 408 | 219/ 469 | 218/ 529 | 353/ 586 | 351/ 631 | 262/ 658 | 243/ 678 | 318/ 703 | 312/ 738 | 129/ 769 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
25.36% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-9.27% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 98.02 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.99 |
| US Equity | 0.19 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.01 |
| Other | 0.79 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 22.80 |
| Industrial Goods | 12.71 |
| Consumer Goods | 11.44 |
| Technology | 10.50 |
| Healthcare | 8.92 |
| Other | 33.63 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 60.95 |
| Asia | 35.77 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.78 |
| North America | 0.21 |
| Latin America | 0.12 |
| Other | 1.17 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | 2.47 |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 1.27 |
| Roche Holding AG | 1.21 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 1.11 |
| Novartis AG Cl N | 1.09 |
| Nestle SA Cl N | 1.03 |
| iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) | 0.93 |
| Shell PLC | 0.93 |
| Siemens AG Cl N | 0.92 |
| BHP Group Ltd | 0.90 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF CAD Units
Median
Other - International Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.27% | 12.10% | 11.73% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.85% | 0.90% | 0.93% |
| Alpha | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 1.38% | 0.70% | 0.69% |
| Sortino | 2.50% | 1.11% | 0.91% |
| Treynor | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Tax Efficiency | 93.68% | 90.62% | 89.73% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 12.68% | 10.27% | 12.10% | 11.73% |
| Beta | 0.79% | 0.85% | 0.90% | 0.93% |
| Alpha | -0.02% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.98% |
| Sharpe | 1.56% | 1.38% | 0.70% | 0.69% |
| Sortino | 2.26% | 2.50% | 1.11% | 0.91% |
| Treynor | 0.25% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.44% | 93.68% | 90.62% | 89.73% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | April 10, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $21,465 |
| 52 Week High | $52.76 |
| 52 Week Low | $41.77 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.13 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | MSCI EAFE Investable Market Index |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
XEF seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the MSCI EAFE Investable Market Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XEF will primarily invest in securities of one or more iShares ETFs and/or international equity securities.
Investment Strategy
XEF's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Sampling Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XEF may also invest by employing a Replicating Strategy, by investing in one or more iShares ETFs and/or through the use of derivatives. More information on these investment strategies and additional investment strategies that may be used by BlackRock Canada and/or BTC in managing this iShares Fund can be found under the heading Investment Strategies .
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.22% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.20% |
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