Question 1

What is HLIT?

Accepted Answer

HLIT — Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the HLIT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HLIT last traded at $20.30 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HLIT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

HLIT 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%, HLIT is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are HLIT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HLIT historical returns: YTD: -8.43%, 1-year: +52.85%, 3-year annualised: -18.70%, 5-year annualised: -4.46%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.29, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HLIT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HLIT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.11%, paid annually. 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 HLIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

HLIT's top holdings include Syensqo (SYENS, 13.8%), Rio Tinto ADR (RIO, 10.3%), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM, 9.1%), Albemarle Corp (ALB, 7.8%), Eternal Materials Co Ltd (1717, 6.8%) — and 4 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 HLIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

HLIT's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (85.0%), Industrials (9.3%), Technology (5.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is HLIT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HLIT has approximately $19M 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 HLIT launched?

Accepted Answer

HLIT was launched on June 22, 2021, giving it a 5-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 HLIT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

HLIT trades on the TSX under the ticker HLIT. 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 HLIT?

Accepted Answer

HLIT has a 1-year volatility of 36.48% and a beta of 1.35 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.29 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-20	$20.43	$20.43	$20.30	$20.30	$20.30	2,703
2026-07-17	$20.70	$20.90	$20.32	$20.83	$20.83	2,532
2026-07-16	$21.23	$21.27	$21.00	$21.00	$21.00	982
2026-07-15	$21.46	$21.48	$21.46	$21.48	$21.48	910
2026-07-13	$21.76	$21.76	$21.50	$21.50	$21.50	2,033
2026-07-10	$22.18	$22.18	$22.18	$22.18	$22.18	0
2026-07-09	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	$22.21	0
2026-07-08	$21.81	$22.00	$21.81	$22.00	$22.00	2,896
2026-07-07	$22.50	$22.57	$22.50	$22.55	$22.55	1,235
2026-07-06	$23.28	$23.53	$23.28	$23.53	$23.53	815

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SYENS	Syensqo	13.75%
2	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	10.28%
3	SQM	Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B	9.10%
4	ALB	Albemarle Corp	7.78%
5	1717	Eternal Materials Co Ltd	6.83%
6	0586	China Conch Venture Hldgs Ltd	6.24%
7	8028	Phoenix Silicon International Corp	4.41%
8	ERA	Eramet SA	3.71%
9	SGML	Sigma Lithium Resources Corp	3.54%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	85.01%
Industrials	9.29%
Technology	5.71%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF (HLIT : TSX)

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