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iShares: The Next Generation ETF

Discover the essentials of iShares ETFs, including the CDN S&P 500 Index Fund (XSP), Dow Jones Canadian Dividend Fund (XDV), and MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN). Learn how these funds replicate major indices, their investment risks, management expense ratios (MER), and investor suitability. Perfect for Canadian investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with a conservative approach. This discussion will provide insights into net asset values, income distributions, and the benefits of including these ETFs in your investment strategy.

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iShares: The Next Generation ETF

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  1. iShares: The Next Generation ETF John Schmidt Raymond Ng Lisa lajeunesse Kevin Kranzler

  2. Agenda • Three ETF’s to be discussed: • iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund (XSP) • iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV) • iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN)

  3. What are iShares? • 125 Exchange Traded Funds, traded on global exchanges • trade on the TSX just like a normal share • “in kind” creation and redemption process

  4. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund • Overview: • Replicates the performance of the S&P 500 • Hedged to Canadian Dollars • Fund Commenced May 2001 • Started hedging returns November 2005

  5. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund • The S&P 500 Index: • Market capitalization weighted index of securities of the 500 largest US public issuers • MER • 0.15% • 0.09% fee paid to Barclays Canada • 0.24% total

  6. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund • Net Asset Value • Calculated daily at market close • Calculated in Canadian Dollars • Income Distribution • Distributed at least once each year • Either paid in cash or reinvested

  7. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund

  8. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund

  9. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund

  10. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund

  11. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund

  12. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund • Investment Risk • General risks associated with investing • Foreign investment risk • Currency risk • Risk of iShare price differing than NAV

  13. iShares CDN S&P 500 Index Fund • Investor Suitability • Great for rounding out a portfolio • Has risks for Canadian Investors • Good for a conservative investor with a long time horizon

  14. iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV) • Overview • Attempts to replicate the Dow Jones Canada Select Dividend Index • The Index is comprised of 30 of the highest yielding and dividend paying companies • Fund started December 2005 • MER • Capped at 0.5%

  15. iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV)

  16. iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV)

  17. iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV)

  18. iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV)

  19. iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV) • Investment Risk • General risks associated with investing • Risk of iShare price differing than NAV • Risk of non-capitalization weighted strategy

  20. iShares Dow Jones Canadian Dividend (XDV) • Investor Suitability • Great for rounding out a portfolio • Good for a conservative investor with a long time horizon

  21. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN) • Overview: • ETF is based on the MSCI EAFE Index • Returns are hedged to Canadian currency • Index Outline • Comprised of 21 different country indices • Represents developed markets outside of North America

  22. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN)

  23. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN) • MER • 0.15% Trustee Fee • 0.35% ishare Fee • 0.50% total • History • Started trading September 6, 2001 • Hedged to CAD$ November 2005

  24. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN) • Net Asset Value • Calculated daily at market close • Calculated in Canadian Dollars • Income Distribution • Distributed at least once each year • Either paid in cash or reinvested

  25. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN)

  26. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN)

  27. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN)

  28. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN)

  29. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN) • Investor Risk • General risks associated with investing • Currency risk • Risk of ishare price differing than NAV • Foreign investment risk

  30. iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (XIN) • Investor Suitability • Good addition to a portfolio • Targets a conservative investor looking for international exposure

  31. Thank You For Your Time

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