XEQT vs VEQT Start Investing

XEQT Details

iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio by BlackRock.

Overview

Provider: BlackRock

Inception: Aug 7, 2019

Net Assets: $14.9B CAD

1-Year Return: 22.77%

5-Year Return: 14.00%

MER / Fees

Management Fee: 0.17%

Total MER: 0.20%

Distribution Yield: 2.00%

Distribution Frequency: Quarterly

XEQT generally distributes quarterly, which can be helpful for investors seeking regular cash flow.

Holdings / Allocations

XIC
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite
26.52%
XEF
iShares MSCI EAFE IMI Index
24.95%
XTOT
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. COM
22.85%
ITOT
iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock
20.12%
XEC
iShares MSCI Emerging Market
5.08%

Performance Chart

2021: XEQT 19.57%, VEQT 19.66%

2022: XEQT -10.93%, VEQT -10.92%

2023: XEQT 17.05%, VEQT 16.95%

2024: XEQT 24.67%, VEQT 24.87%

2025: XEQT 20.45%, VEQT 20.45%

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Quarterly distributions for predictable payout cadence.
  • Large asset base and deep liquidity.
  • Simple one-ticket global equity allocation.

Cons

  • 100% equity exposure can be volatile.
  • No fixed-income ballast during drawdowns.
  • Slightly lower emerging market weight than VEQT.

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