iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XMS.TO)
XMS.TO is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) 100% Hedged to CAD Index. XMS.TO launched on Apr 5, 2016 and has a 0.33% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Apr 5, 2016
North America (United States)
1x
MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) 100% Hedged to CAD Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
XMS.TO features an expense ratio of 0.33%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) had a return of 4.74% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.73% in the last 12 months.
XMS.TO
4.74%
2.86%
3.91%
15.73%
6.09%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XMS.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.78% | 4.74% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3.19% | 1.19% | 3.06% | -3.78% | 1.25% | 3.10% | 3.89% | 3.66% | 0.33% | -0.72% | 4.78% | -5.97% | 14.27% |
| 2023 | 0.72% | -2.37% | 2.54% | 1.40% | -3.27% | 4.47% | 1.27% | -0.72% | -2.56% | -1.60% | 4.70% | 3.44% | 7.88% |
| 2022 | -6.57% | -3.47% | 5.97% | -5.29% | -0.03% | -4.27% | 4.16% | -2.30% | -7.46% | 7.59% | 4.95% | -3.51% | -11.12% |
| 2021 | -0.59% | -1.74% | 5.99% | 3.14% | 0.78% | 2.00% | 3.73% | 1.65% | -4.06% | 3.14% | 0.06% | 5.62% | 21.05% |
| 2020 | 2.48% | -9.46% | -10.80% | 9.27% | 1.46% | -1.37% | 4.47% | 3.98% | -2.51% | -2.63% | 7.61% | 1.41% | 1.85% |
| 2019 | 6.29% | 3.81% | 2.20% | 2.15% | -1.54% | 4.49% | 1.69% | 1.62% | 0.78% | -0.46% | 1.52% | 1.62% | 26.74% |
| 2018 | 2.88% | -3.17% | -1.31% | -0.09% | 0.21% | 2.13% | 3.43% | 2.35% | 1.31% | -3.60% | 2.44% | -7.59% | -1.60% |
| 2017 | 0.05% | 4.22% | 0.46% | 1.24% | 1.86% | -0.54% | 1.44% | 0.76% | 0.72% | 2.37% | 2.62% | 0.59% | 16.89% |
| 2016 | -0.25% | 1.10% | 4.43% | 1.52% | -1.96% | -0.30% | -3.31% | 1.34% | 2.62% | 5.07% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of XMS.TO is 74, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XMS.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) provided a 1.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.46 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.46 | CA$0.46 | CA$0.46 | CA$0.37 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.49 | CA$0.42 | CA$0.37 | CA$0.38 | CA$0.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.18% | 1.24% | 1.41% | 1.22% | 1.01% | 1.70% | 1.43% | 1.58% | 1.56% | 1.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged). The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.46 |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.46 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.37 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.35 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.13 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.49 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.42 |
| 2018 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.37 |
| 2017 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.38 |
| 2016 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.31 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged). A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) was 36.48%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 260 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) drawdown is 1.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.48% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 260 | Apr 6, 2021 | 283 |
| -19.21% | Dec 30, 2021 | 197 | Oct 12, 2022 | 343 | Feb 23, 2024 | 540 |
| -12.25% | Sep 19, 2018 | 68 | Dec 24, 2018 | 40 | Feb 22, 2019 | 108 |
| -8.7% | Jan 31, 2018 | 7 | Feb 8, 2018 | 116 | Jul 26, 2018 | 123 |
| -7.28% | Nov 29, 2024 | 28 | Jan 10, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) volatility is 1.83%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.