iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XMS.TO) Sharpe Ratio: 0.01

XMS.TO's Sharpe Ratio of 0.01 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.01 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 4, 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.

XMS.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank

Concerning

XMS.TO ranks above 8.9% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak returns relative to total risk taken. 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

Weak risk-adjusted returns relative to category peers
Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
Consider reducing exposure or re-evaluating position size
Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

XMS.TO Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows XMS.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%): 0.84 or lower
Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.84 to 2.40
Green zone (top 25%): 2.40 or higher
Top 1%: 7.88+
Median: 1.69 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)'s Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how XMS.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 Jun 4, 2026.

Symbol	Name	1Y Sharpe Ratio
KNGC.TO	Brompton Canadian Cash Flow Kings ETF	4.54
TPU.TO	TD U.S. Equity Index ETF	2.53
CLU.NEO	iShares US Fundamental Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) Common Class	2.50
CNCL.TO	Global X Enhanced S&P/TSX 60 Covered Call ETF	2.48
QUU.TO	Mackenzie US Large Cap Equity Index ETF	2.47
VUN.TO	Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF	2.47
HBF.TO	Harvest US Equity Leaders Income ETF Class A (CAD Hedged)	2.46
XUSC.TO	iShares S&P 500 3% Capped Index ETF (CAD Units)	2.43
ETSX.TO	Evolve S&P/TSX 60 Enhanced Yield Fund CAD Unhedged	2.43
XUU.TO	iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF	2.42
XMS.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	0.01

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows XMS.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 XMS.TO consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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