iShares MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XML.TO) Sharpe Ratio: 1.71

XML.TO's Sharpe Ratio of 1.71 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.71 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 25, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

XML.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank

Above Average

XML.TO ranks above 74.6% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

Above-average risk-adjusted returns with room for improvement
Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio efficiency

XML.TO Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows XML.TO's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.59 or lower
Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.59 to 1.73
Green zone (top 25%): 1.73 or higher
Top 1%: 6.21+
Median: 1.22 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)'s Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities, Low Volatility category across multiple time periods, showing how XML.TO's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jul 25, 2026.

Symbol	Name	1Y Sharpe Ratio
TLV.TO	Invesco S&P/TSX Composite Low Volatility Index ETF	3.92
RIDH.TO	RBC Quant EAFE Dividend Leaders (CAD Hedged) ETF	2.73
FLVI.NEO	Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF	2.43
VIDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Dividend Yield Index ETF	2.39
KNGX.TO	Brompton International Cash Flow Kings ETF	2.25
HVOI.TO	Harvest Low Volatility Canadian Equity Income ETF Class A	2.19
QDXH.TO	Mackenzie International Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	2.10
FCIV.TO	Fidelity International Value ETF	2.10
PID.TO	Purpose International Dividend Fund	2.02
BLOV.TO	Brompton North American Low Volatility Dividend ETF	2.02
XML.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	1.71

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S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows XML.TO's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when XML.TO consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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