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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.
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.-7.25%
Last price
$26.95
1M perf.
-5.34%
1M flows
+€875K
AuM
€200M
E/R
0.61%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
CEW
$26.95
Performance & flows
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CEW
$26.90
-2.09%
Developed Market Blended Cap
-4.15%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.34%  | -2.09%  | +34.25% | +99.72% | +116.46% | -3.97% | -1.56% | -1.56% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/26/2026
$26.90
1D NAV change
-1.23%
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 | -2.09% | +34.25% | +99.72% | +116.46% |
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Canada
99.73%
Unavailable
0.27%
Sectors
Financials
99.73%
Unavailable
0.27%
Diversification
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 10
Top 10 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
GREAT WEST LIFECO
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
MANULIFE-S
CDN IMPERIAL BK
TORONTO DOMINION
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SUN LIFE FINL
BNS
IA FINANCIAL CORP
BANK OF MONTREAL
ROYAL BK CANADA
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No
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iShares
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Number of funds
1725
Total AuM
€4.83T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2843%
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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 €200M in assets as of March 26, 2026.
How has CEW performed lately?
Based on data from March 26, 2026, CEW returned -5.34% over the past month, -2.09% over the last three months and -1.56% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for CEW?
As of March 26, 2026, CEW recorded net flows of +€892K over the last month and +€36K year-to-date.
Does CEW distribute dividends?
CEW follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 26, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.84%.
What are the main country or region exposures of CEW?
As of February 28, 2026, CEW has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does CEW invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, CEW focuses largely on Financials.
How many securities does CEW hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, CEW holds 10 positions in its portfolio, with 99.73% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in CEW?
As of February 28, 2026, CEW top three holdings include GREAT WEST LIFECO, NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA and MANULIFE-S.
What is the base currency of CEW?
The base currency of CEW is CAD.
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