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CEW ETF · iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF
The CEW Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/24/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.+8.19%
Last price
$30.21
1M perf.
+12.22%
1M flows
+€6.5M
AuM
€231M
E/R
0.61%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
CEW
$30.21
Performance & flows
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January 23, 2026 → April 23, 2026
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CEW
$30.15
+10.27%
Developed Market Blended Cap
+2.62%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +12.22%  | +10.27% | +54.40% | +112.11% | +139.40% | +10.69% | +10.69% | +10.34% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/23/2026
$30.15
1D NAV change
+0.51%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
10
Inception date
2/6/2008
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
Seeks to provide a diversified, equal-weighted portfolio of common shares of the largest Canadian banks and life insurance companies.
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 | +10.27% | +54.40% | +112.11% | +139.40% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
99.84%
Unavailable
0.16%
Sectors
Financials
99.84%
Unavailable
0.16%
Diversification
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 10
Top 10 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
MANULIFE-S
IA FINANCIAL CORP
GREAT WEST LIFECO
TORONTO DOMINION
SUN LIFE FINL
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CDN IMPERIAL BK
BANK OF MONTREAL
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
ROYAL BK CANADA
BNS
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1740
Total AuM
€5.17T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%
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Frequently asked questions about CEW
What does iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF, CEW, invest in?
CEW is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Canadian Financials Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of CEW?
CEW carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.61%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was CEW launched?
CEW was introduced to the market on February 6, 2008. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of CEW?
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF, CEW, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of CEW?
CEW oversees €231M in assets as of April 23, 2026.
How has CEW performed lately?
Based on data from April 23, 2026, CEW returned 12.22% over the past month, 10.27% over the last three months and 10.34% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for CEW?
As of April 23, 2026, CEW recorded net flows of +€6.4M over the last month and +€6.4M year-to-date.
Does CEW distribute dividends?
CEW follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 23, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.54%.
What are the main country or region exposures of CEW?
As of March 31, 2026, CEW has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does CEW invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, CEW focuses largely on Financials.
How many securities does CEW hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, CEW holds 10 positions in its portfolio, with 99.84% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in CEW?
As of March 31, 2026, CEW top three holdings include MANULIFE-S, IA FINANCIAL CORP and GREAT WEST LIFECO.
What is the base currency of CEW?
The base currency of CEW is CAD.
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