Question 1

What is CYH?

Accepted Answer

CYH (iShares Global Monthly Dividend (CAD Hedged) Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Dividend & Income Equity  category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the CYH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CYH last traded at $27.58 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CYH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CYH has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, CYH is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are CYH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CYH historical returns: YTD: +11.12%, 1-year: +22.53%, 3-year annualised: +19.13%, 5-year annualised: +10.51%, 10-year annualised: +8.87%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.43, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CYH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CYH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.18%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does CYH invest in?

Accepted Answer

CYH's top holdings include Chevron Corp (CVX, 2.0%), Pfizer Inc (PFE, 2.0%), Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, 2.0%), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM, 1.9%), Altria Group (MO, 1.8%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CYH invest in?

Accepted Answer

CYH's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (25.3%), Energy (14.4%), Utilities (14.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CYH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CYH has approximately $208M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was CYH launched?

Accepted Answer

CYH was launched on January 15, 2008, giving it a 18-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy CYH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CYH trades on the TSX under the ticker CYH. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is CYH?

Accepted Answer

CYH has a 1-year volatility of 8.96% and a beta of 0.40 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.43 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-10	$27.52	$27.60	$27.52	$27.58	$27.58	3,088
2026-09-09	$27.63	$27.63	$27.63	$27.63	$27.63	420
2026-09-08	$27.90	$27.90	$27.65	$27.79	$27.79	31,790
2026-09-04	$28.17	$28.17	$28.02	$28.02	$28.02	4,800
2026-09-03	$27.77	$27.90	$27.77	$27.90	$27.90	709
2026-09-02	$27.64	$27.91	$27.64	$27.91	$27.91	3,775
2026-09-01	$27.74	$27.74	$27.68	$27.68	$27.68	1,491
2026-08-31	$27.79	$27.81	$27.77	$27.81	$27.81	3,294
2026-08-28	$28.01	$28.01	$27.70	$27.74	$27.74	27,900
2026-08-27	$27.76	$27.81	$27.64	$27.81	$27.81	3,171

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CVX	Chevron Corp	2.02%
2	PFE	Pfizer Inc	1.99%
3	VZ	Verizon Communications Inc	1.98%
4	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	1.91%
5	MO	Altria Group	1.78%
6	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	1.56%
7	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.41%
8	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.41%
9	TTE	TotalEnergies SE	1.33%
10	T	AT&T Inc.	1.17%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	25.29%
Energy	14.39%
Utilities	14.30%
Consumer Defensive	11.79%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.41%
Communication Services	7.73%
Healthcare	5.72%
Industrials	4.92%
Basic Materials	3.28%
Technology	3.27%
Real Estate	0.90%

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