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XESG ETF · iShares ESG MSCI Canada Index ETF
The XESG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Canada IMI Extended ESG Focus Index. The XESG ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 125 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.-3.95%
Last price
$39.48
1M perf.
-1.74%
1M flows
+€2.5M
AuM
€371M
E/R
0.17%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
XESG
$39.48
Performance & flows
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XESG
$39.51
+3.41%
Developed Market Blended Cap
-0.95%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.74%  | +3.41%  | +37.22% | +78.98% | +91.38% | -5.15% | +2.53% | +2.53% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$39.51
1D NAV change
-0.97%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
125
Inception date
3/18/2019
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The ETF has been designed to provide investors with exposure to the performance of an environmental, social and governance (ESG)-oriented index selected at the discretion of BlackRock. The current ESG-oriented index for the ETF is MSCI Canada IMI Extended ESG Focus Index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +3.41% | +37.22% | +78.98% | +91.38% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Canada
99.77%
Unavailable
0.23%
Sectors
Financials
34.70%
Materials
19.97%
Energy
16.81%
Information Technology
7.99%
Industrials
4.04%
Utilities
2.56%
Consumer Discretionary
1.73%
Unavailable
10.96%
Other
1.23%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 125
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
ROYAL BK CANADA
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
TORONTO DOMINION
BNS
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
CDN IMPERIAL BK
ENBRIDGE
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP
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MANULIFE-S
CA11271J1075
BANK OF MONTREAL
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
SUN LIFE FINL
FRANCO NEVADA
CAMECO
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Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about XESG ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
XESG’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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65.90% of holdings have positive scoring
34.33% of holdings have negative scoring
37.94%
25.87%
11.96%
15.21%
7.16%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Canada IMI Extended ESG Focus Gross Return Index - CAD
Index ticker
GC722663 Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about XESG
What does iShares ESG MSCI Canada Index ETF, XESG, invest in?
XESG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Canadian Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XESG replicate?
XESG tracks the MSCI Canada IMI Extended ESG Focus Gross Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XESG?
XESG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XESG launched?
XESG was introduced to the market on March 18, 2019. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of XESG?
iShares ESG MSCI Canada Index ETF, XESG, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XESG?
XESG oversees €371M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has XESG performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, XESG returned -1.74% over the past month, 3.41% over the last three months and 2.53% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XESG?
As of March 13, 2026, XESG recorded net flows of +€2.5M over the last month and +€9.9M year-to-date.
Does XESG distribute dividends?
XESG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.07%.
What are the main country or region exposures of XESG?
As of January 31, 2026, XESG has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does XESG invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, XESG focuses largely on Financials, Materials and Energy.
How many securities does XESG hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, XESG holds 125 positions in its portfolio, with 51.14% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XESG?
As of January 31, 2026, XESG top three holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA, SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING and TORONTO DOMINION.
What is the base currency of XESG?
The base currency of XESG is CAD.
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