XMS vs. XSE ETF Comparison

Comparison of iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XMS) to iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF (XSE)
XMS

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)

XMS Description

The investment seeks to replicate, net of expense, the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) 100% Hedged to CAD Index. The MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) 100% Hedged to CAD Index measures the performance of equity securities in the top 85% by market capitalization of equity securities listed on stock exchanges in the United States.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$34.55

Average Daily Volume

1,091

Number of Holdings *

1

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
XSE

iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF

XSE Description The investment seeks to generate income for Unitholders by investing primarily in securities of one or more exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock Canada or an affiliate (“iShares ETFs”) that provide exposure to Canadian and international fixed income securities, including government bonds, investment grade corporate bonds, high yield securities, emerging market debt and other types of fixed income investments, while adhering to certain portfolio constraints upon rebalancing. In seeking to generate income, the fund will, upon rebalancing, generally limit its total exposure to high yield securities to 25% of its portfolio. Exposure to these types of fixed income investments may also be obtained by investing directly in them and/or through the use of derivatives.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$17.52

Average Daily Volume

10,325

Number of Holdings *

3

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period XMS XSE
30 Days 1.83% 0.11%
60 Days 0.88% -1.74%
90 Days 3.07% -0.85%
12 Months 11.76% -1.55%
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in XMS Weight in XSE Overlap
XMS Overweight 1 Positions Relative to XSE
Symbol Grade Weight
XMU A 99.9%
XMS Underweight 3 Positions Relative to XSE
Symbol Grade Weight
XGB C -10.49%
XHB A -6.0%
XCB A -5.98%
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