iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF
Price
C$54.33
YTD
+12.50%
Expense
0.18%
Yield
2.85%
XEI
XEI TSX
iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF · by BlackRock iShares
Price
C$39.72
YTD return
+7.80%
1Y return
30.00%
Expense ratio
0.22%
Dividend yield
4.20%
AUM
CAD 3.5B
iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI) holds 75 high-dividend Canadian stocks with broader diversification than VDY or XDV. Monthly distributions with 4.20% yield.
About iShares Core S&P/TSX High Dividend ETF
XEI provides the broadest Canadian dividend exposure with 75 holdings. It offers better diversification than VDY (39 stocks) or XDV (30 stocks) while maintaining a strong 4.20% yield with monthly distributions.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enbridge | ENB | Energy | 6.50% | C$69.28 -0.74% |
| 2 | Canadian Natural Resources | CNQ | Energy | 5.80% | C$69.03 0.15% |
| 3 | Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD | Financials | 5.50% | C$167.84 1.19% |
| 4 | Royal Bank of Canada | RY | Financials | 5.20% | C$283.47 -1.61% |
| 5 | BCE | BCE | — | 4.80% | C$32.45 -0.28% |
| 6 | TC Energy | TRP | — | 4.50% | C$85.91 -1.43% |
| 7 | Bank of Montreal | BMO | Financials | 4.20% | C$238.69 -0.53% |
| 8 | Manulife Financial | MFC | — | 4.00% | C$59.80 -0.28% |
| 9 | Fortis | FTS | — | 3.50% | C$76.06 -0.95% |
| 10 | AT&T | T | Communication Services | 3.20% | $25.43 -1.70% |
Frequently asked questions
XEI vs VDY — which is better for dividends?
XEI has more holdings (75 vs 39) and higher yield (~4.20% vs ~3.80%). VDY has a lower MER. Both pay monthly. XEI is better for diversification.
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