XDIV:CA Likely To Benefit From Long-Term Demand For Energy Diversification

The iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Div Index ETF (XDIV:CA) has outperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2026, principally driven by its high exposure to the energy sector. While oil prices are expected to moderate going into next year, the ETF's undemanding valuation provides a sizable margin of safety even if earnings growth remains muted. Canadian GDP growth is forecast to accelerate starting in 2027, in contrast to a slowdown expected for the United States.