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iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
International Equity
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NAVPS (07-08-2026) |
$46.20 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.23
(-0.50%)
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As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 06, 2001): 5.50%
| 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 | 3.07% | 0.40% | 10.64% | 8.97% | 21.37% | 14.07% | 16.46% | 14.48% | 11.67% | 14.31% | 11.62% | 9.84% | 9.40% | 10.31% |
| 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% | 0.05% | 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 | 681 / 869 | 325 / 859 | 254 / 845 | 339 / 850 | 204 / 796 | 344 / 747 | 222 / 717 | 227 / 691 | 82 / 675 | 57 / 639 | 65 / 606 | 52 / 544 | 50 / 503 | 52 / 448 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.15% | 0.71% | 2.42% | 2.01% | 3.40% | 0.67% | 1.53% | 2.93% | 5.45% | -5.43% | 3.00% | 3.07% |
| 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
11.84% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-18.12% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.57% | 15.92% | -10.68% | 22.52% | -0.50% | 18.46% | -5.72% | 18.11% | 12.07% | 20.57% |
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 27/ 408 | 288/ 469 | 376/ 529 | 124/ 586 | 499/ 631 | 38/ 658 | 142/ 678 | 77/ 703 | 371/ 738 | 262/ 769 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
22.52% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-10.68% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 98.32 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.77 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.76 |
| US Equity | 0.18 |
| Other | -0.03 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.37 |
| Industrial Goods | 12.87 |
| Consumer Goods | 11.26 |
| Technology | 10.61 |
| Healthcare | 8.23 |
| Other | 32.66 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 61.51 |
| Asia | 33.73 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.24 |
| North America | 0.24 |
| Latin America | 0.08 |
| Other | 3.20 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
Median
Other - International Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.58% | 10.98% | 11.95% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.72 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.75% | 0.76% | 0.75% |
| Sharpe | 1.41 | 0.80 | 0.72 |
| Sortino | 2.88 | 1.33 | 0.94 |
| Treynor | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 93.19% | 91.34% | 90.62% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 9.22% | 8.58% | 10.98% | 11.95% |
| Beta | 0.54 | 0.62 | 0.72 | 0.83 |
| Alpha | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.87% | 0.75% | 0.76% | 0.75% |
| Sharpe | 1.91 | 1.41 | 0.80 | 0.72 |
| Sortino | 2.98 | 2.88 | 1.33 | 0.94 |
| Treynor | 0.33 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.10% | 93.19% | 91.34% | 90.62% |
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 | September 06, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,893 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Investment Objectives
XIN seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the MSCI EAFE Hedged 100% to CAD Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, XIN will primarily invest in securities of one or more iShares ETFs and/or international equity securities.
Investment Strategy
XIN's current principal investment strategy is to invest in one or more iShares ETFs. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, XIN may also invest by employing a Replicating Strategy, a Sampling Strategy and/or through the use of derivatives. XIN employs a Currency Hedging Strategy with respect to foreign currency exposure.
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 |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | No |
| PAC Initial Investment | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | No |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 0.49% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.50% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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