Try Fund Library Premium
Free with a 30 day trial!
Gain access to
- Unlimited Watchlists
- Advanced Search Filtering
- Fund Comparisons
- Portfolio Scenarios
- Customizable PDF Reports
- Portfolio Rebalancer new
iShares Canadian Fundamental Index ETF (CRQ : NEO)
Canadian Equity
Click for more information on Fundata’s FundGrade
FundGrade A
Click for more information on Fundata’s FundGrade.
Click for more information on Fundata’s ESG Grade
Fundata ESG Grade C
Click for more information on Fundata’s ESG Grade.
|
Close (06-19-2026) |
$37.48 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.03
(0.08%)
|
| Open | $37.60 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $37.52 - $37.60 |
| Volume | 11,574 |
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
Loading......
Loading......
Legend
Compare Options
Fund Returns
Inception Return (February 22, 2006): 9.19%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 2.16% | 4.70% | 17.22% | 14.91% | 42.97% | 30.44% | 26.69% | 17.49% | 17.84% | 22.16% | 16.38% | 13.92% | 13.48% | 13.49% |
| Benchmark | 2.52% | 1.83% | 12.07% | 10.61% | 36.06% | 28.34% | 24.64% | 17.23% | 15.30% | 18.20% | 15.06% | 13.48% | 12.83% | 12.77% |
| Category Average | 2.09% | 9.80% | 9.80% | 8.54% | 26.16% | 21.90% | 19.54% | 13.65% | 12.54% | 15.44% | 12.30% | 10.86% | 10.22% | 10.20% |
| Category Rank | 347 / 763 | 33 / 759 | 16 / 754 | 18 / 755 | 17 / 719 | 26 / 690 | 21 / 670 | 39 / 653 | 14 / 573 | 10 / 552 | 21 / 523 | 39 / 471 | 20 / 445 | 22 / 416 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.78% | 1.78% | 4.64% | 5.79% | 0.10% | 5.22% | 2.01% | 2.13% | 7.45% | -2.50% | 5.13% | 2.16% |
| Benchmark | 2.91% | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
14.02% (November 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-20.79% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 29.76% | 7.45% | -10.33% | 19.86% | -3.56% | 34.73% | 0.95% | 9.81% | 22.14% | 31.74% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 16.46% | 6.89% | -9.47% | 19.21% | 3.42% | 23.26% | -4.82% | 9.85% | 17.87% | 23.63% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 4/ 395 | 208/ 432 | 300/ 458 | 316/ 504 | 482/ 531 | 25/ 565 | 47/ 629 | 380/ 662 | 91/ 683 | 49/ 709 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
34.73% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-10.33% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 99.27 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.41 |
| US Equity | 0.32 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 45.86 |
| Energy | 22.62 |
| Basic Materials | 10.10 |
| Industrial Services | 5.91 |
| Utilities | 3.97 |
| Other | 11.54 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | 8.44 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 8.05 |
| Enbridge Inc | 5.65 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | 5.47 |
| Bank of Montreal | 4.67 |
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 3.87 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 3.81 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | 3.70 |
| Brookfield Corp Cl A | 3.18 |
| Manulife Financial Corp | 3.09 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Canadian Fundamental Index ETF
Median
Other - Canadian Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 10.53% | 12.36% | 14.06% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.95% | 0.94% | 1.03% |
| Alpha | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.95% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| Sharpe | 1.98% | 1.16% | 0.84% |
| Sortino | 5.02% | 2.00% | 1.13% |
| Treynor | 0.22% | 0.15% | 0.11% |
| Tax Efficiency | 95.83% | 94.29% | 93.07% |
| Volatility |
|
|
|
Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 9.48% | 10.53% | 12.36% | 14.06% |
| Beta | 0.88% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 1.03% |
| Alpha | 0.09% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Rsquared | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| Sharpe | 3.62% | 1.98% | 1.16% | 0.84% |
| Sortino | 12.23% | 5.02% | 2.00% | 1.13% |
| Treynor | 0.39% | 0.22% | 0.15% | 0.11% |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.52% | 95.83% | 94.29% | 93.07% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
Powered by OWL Analytics. For more information, please contact Fundata Canada.
Fund Details
| Start Date | February 22, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $145 |
| 52 Week High | $37.75 |
| 52 Week Low | $26.02 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.70 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | FTSE RAFI Canada Index |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
CRQ has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the FTSE RAFI Canada Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, CRQ will primarily invest in securities of one or more iShares ETFs and/or Canadian equity securities.
Investment Strategy
CRQ's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Replicating Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, CRQ may invest by employing a Sampling Strategy, by investing in one or more iShares ETFs and/or through the use of derivatives. More information on these investment strategies and additional investment strategies that may be used by BlackRock Canada and/or BTC in managing this iShares Fund can be found under the heading Investment Strategies .
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
|
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.72% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.65% |
Try Fund Library Premium
Free with a 30 day trial!
Gain access to
- Unlimited Watchlists
- Advanced Search Filtering
- Fund Comparisons
- Portfolio Scenarios
- Customizable PDF Reports
- Portfolio Rebalancer new
