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XMV.TO · Ishares MSCI Min Vol Canada ETF
Over the last 14 years (2012-09 to 2026-10), CA$10,000 invested in XMV.TO with dividends reinvested grew to CA$38,080, 9.90% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -20.77%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
All figures on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD), the currency XMV.TO trades in.
Growth of CA$10,000 · 2012-09 to 2026-10 · dividends reinvested
How XMV.TO held up in past market crashes
XMV.TO has been through 3 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 35.6% in the 2020 COVID crash, when the S&P 500 fell 34.1%. It took 13 months from the bottom to get back to its high. No fund is safe from losses; past falls do not predict future ones.
| Crash | XMV.TO deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 fourth-quarter selloff | -8.2% | -20.2% | Sep 2018 to Dec 2018 | 2 months |
| 2020 COVID crash | -35.6% | -34.1% | Feb 2020 to Mar 2020 | 13 months |
| 2022 bear market | -16.7% | -25.4% | Apr 2022 to Oct 2022 | 16 months |
Price declines in the fund's listing currency, dividends not included, inside each crash's S&P 500 peak-to-bottom window. See how 50 popular ETFs compare in the crash study.
About XMV.TO
The iShares MSCI Min Vol Canada ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment performance of the MSCI Canada Minimum Volatility Index. This ETF is designed to offer investors exposure to Canadian equities with the goal of reducing investment volatility over the long term. The fund selectively includes stocks that historically exhibit lower volatility compared to the broader Canadian market, often appealing to investors seeking stability in equity returns. Primarily, the ETF focuses on large and mid-cap Canadian companies across various sectors, such as financials, materials, and industrials, that demonstrate lower risk profiles. By doing so, it aims to provide a more stable performance, particularly during market downturns. The iShares MSCI Min Vol Canada ETF plays a significant role for investors looking for a balanced exposure to Canadian equities, while attempting to minimize the volatility typically associated with stock markets. Managed by iShares, one of the leading global providers of ETFs, the fund offers diversification across the Canadian equity landscape. This ETF serves as a strategic tool for those looking to balance risk and return while maintaining exposure to Canada's economic growth.
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