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iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI : TSX)
Canadian Div & Inc Equity
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Close (07-21-2026) |
$40.43 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.17
(0.42%)
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| Open | $40.35 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $40.19 - $40.44 |
| Volume | 163,545 |
As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (April 12, 2011): 9.61%
| 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 | 1.77% | 7.75% | 22.79% | 22.79% | 42.90% | 31.82% | 22.73% | 17.26% | 15.66% | 20.42% | 14.67% | 13.42% | 12.31% | 12.42% |
| Benchmark | 0.50% | 6.96% | 11.16% | 11.16% | 32.87% | 29.58% | 23.48% | 20.08% | 14.85% | 17.82% | 14.73% | 13.31% | 12.99% | 12.79% |
| Category Average | 1.43% | 12.95% | 12.95% | 12.95% | 25.48% | 22.61% | 17.43% | 14.19% | 11.71% | 14.99% | 11.30% | 10.42% | 9.82% | 9.91% |
| Category Rank | 229 / 476 | 278 / 473 | 2 / 464 | 2 / 464 | 6 / 458 | 10 / 448 | 19 / 435 | 46 / 427 | 12 / 400 | 6 / 389 | 13 / 385 | 14 / 363 | 19 / 343 | 18 / 324 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.68% | 3.71% | 4.05% | -0.08% | 4.18% | 0.90% | 3.83% | 7.40% | 2.18% | 4.21% | 1.60% | 1.77% |
| Benchmark | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% | 0.50% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
15.35% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-23.48% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 28.20% | 7.37% | -10.82% | 25.43% | -7.56% | 35.65% | 0.45% | 6.74% | 15.36% | 25.99% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 17.48% | 7.25% | -7.75% | 18.42% | -1.18% | 26.41% | -3.72% | 7.17% | 15.51% | 19.73% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 2/ 298 | 188/ 330 | 322/ 355 | 4/ 375 | 357/ 389 | 4/ 396 | 24/ 418 | 290/ 430 | 299/ 439 | 34/ 451 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
35.65% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-10.82% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 91.91 |
| Income Trust Units | 8.09 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 32.35 |
| Energy | 28.04 |
| Utilities | 11.47 |
| Telecommunications | 7.36 |
| Real Estate | 4.53 |
| Other | 16.25 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 96.86 |
| Latin America | 3.14 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 5.43 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 5.36 |
| Enbridge Inc | 4.91 |
| TC Energy Corp | 4.69 |
| Bank of Montreal | 4.60 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 4.44 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 4.32 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 3.96 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.93 |
| Nutrien Ltd | 3.87 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF
Median
Other - Canadian Div & Inc Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.50% | 11.78% | 13.99% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.76% | 0.83% | 0.98% |
| Alpha | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.74% | 0.78% | 0.83% |
| Sharpe | 1.85% | 1.05% | 0.78% |
| Sortino | 4.20% | 1.71% | 0.99% |
| Treynor | 0.23% | 0.15% | 0.11% |
| Tax Efficiency | 90.95% | 88.03% | 85.32% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 6.82% | 9.50% | 11.78% | 13.99% |
| Beta | 0.44% | 0.76% | 0.83% | 0.98% |
| Alpha | 0.24% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.46% | 0.74% | 0.78% | 0.83% |
| Sharpe | 5.00% | 1.85% | 1.05% | 0.78% |
| Sortino | - | 4.20% | 1.71% | 0.99% |
| Treynor | 0.78% | 0.23% | 0.15% | 0.11% |
| Tax Efficiency | 95.50% | 90.95% | 88.03% | 85.32% |
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 12, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $4,145 |
| 52 Week High | $40.80 |
| 52 Week Low | $28.72 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.37 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend 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
XEI seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XEI will primarily invest in Canadian equity securities.
Investment Strategy
XEI's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Replicating Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XEI may also invest by employing a Sampling 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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