iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDG.TO)
About this ETF
The iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDG.TO) strives to achieve significant capital appreciation over an extended period. It accomplishes this by faithfully replicating the returns of the MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index, taking into account all associated fees. An equivalent investment option, XDGH, is also accessible for those seeking exposure that is hedged back to the Canadian dollar.
Price
Top 10 holdings
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON JNJ | 3.11% |
| EXXONMOBIL HOLDINGS CORP XOM | 2.90% |
| ABBVIE INC ABBV | 2.21% |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC UNH | 1.94% |
| HOME DEPOT INC HD | 1.72% |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE PG | 1.72% |
| CHEVRON CORP CVX | 1.64% |
| COCA-COLA KO | 1.63% |
| MERCK & CO INC MRK | 1.54% |
| ROCHE PS PAR AG ROP.SW | 1.47% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | +2.68% |
| 3 months | +6.61% |
| 6 months | +9.34% |
| Year to date | +13.12% |
| 1 year | +19.70% |
| 3 years (ann.) | +14.17% |
| 5 years (ann.) | +8.78% |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 11.02% |
| Sharpe (1y) | 1.69 |
| Sharpe (3y) | 1.29 |
| Sortino (1y) | 2.71 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -7.87% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | -13.23% |
| Max drawdown (full) | -27.34% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.35 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.41 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 6,948 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | CAD 0.0760 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-29 | CAD 0.0760 |
| 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-30 | CAD 0.0760 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | CAD 0.0740 |
| 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-27 | CAD 0.0740 |
| 2026-01-27 | 2026-01-30 | CAD 0.0740 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-05 | CAD 0.0936 |
| 2025-11-19 | 2025-11-28 | CAD 0.0720 |
| 2025-10-28 | 2025-10-31 | CAD 0.0720 |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-29 | CAD 0.0730 |
| 2025-08-26 | 2025-08-29 | CAD 0.0730 |
| 2025-07-28 | 2025-07-31 | CAD 0.0730 |
| 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-30 | CAD 0.0740 |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-30 | CAD 0.0740 |
| 2025-04-25 | 2025-04-30 | CAD 0.0740 |
| 2025-03-26 | 2025-03-31 | CAD 0.0610 |
| 2025-02-25 | 2025-02-28 | CAD 0.0610 |
| 2025-01-28 | 2025-01-31 | CAD 0.0610 |
| 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-03 | CAD 0.0820 |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-12-02 | CAD 0.0820 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2024-10-31 | CAD 0.0820 |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-27 | CAD 0.0590 |
| 2024-08-27 | 2024-08-30 | CAD 0.0590 |
| 2024-07-26 | 2024-07-31 | CAD 0.0590 |
| 2024-06-25 | 2024-06-28 | CAD 0.0590 |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-31 | CAD 0.0590 |
| 2024-04-24 | 2024-04-30 | CAD 0.0590 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-28 | CAD 0.0610 |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-29 | CAD 0.0610 |
| 2024-01-25 | 2024-01-31 | CAD 0.0610 |
| 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-04 | CAD 0.0887 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-30 | CAD 0.0600 |
| 2023-10-25 | 2023-10-31 | CAD 0.0600 |
| 2023-09-25 | 2023-09-29 | CAD 0.0570 |
| 2023-08-25 | 2023-08-31 | CAD 0.0570 |
| 2023-07-25 | 2023-07-31 | CAD 0.0570 |
| 2023-06-26 | 2023-06-30 | CAD 0.0600 |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-05-31 | CAD 0.0600 |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-04-28 | CAD 0.0600 |
| 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-31 | CAD 0.0610 |
Splits
| 2025-12-30 | 987:1000 |
| 2024-12-30 | 977:1000 |
ESG profile
Benchmark: average of 4,066 funds of the same asset class with derived ESG data.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 1.05% | +19.93% | 1.48 |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO | 0.03% | 1.70T | 1.07% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | 0.03% | 894.38B | 1.09% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY | 0.09% | 789.23B | 1.00% | +19.71% | 1.49 |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 1557.T | 0.09% | 789.09B | 0.49% | +37.54% | 2.26 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY.AX | 0.09% | 788.13B | 1.00% | +11.84% | 1.13 |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS | 0.05% | 652.30B | 2.61% | +20.58% | 1.21 |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 QQQ | 0.18% | 481.14B | 0.43% | +28.14% | 1.43 |
| Vanguard Growth ETF VUG | 0.03% | 393.80B | 0.39% | +16.85% | 0.99 |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA | 0.03% | 317.30B | 2.60% | +21.64% | 1.23 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Value ETF VTV | 0.03% | 245.00B | 39.8% |
| iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF IEFA | 0.07% | 187.22B | 26.7% |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA | 0.03% | 317.30B | 22.5% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF SWDA.MI | 0.20% | 143.20B | 20.5% |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF SWDA.L | 0.20% | 143.31B | 20.5% |

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