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 $21.64 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: -2.39%, 1-year: +49.73%, 3-year annualised: -11.55%, 5-year annualised: -7.62%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.15, 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 Rio Tinto ADR (RIO, 11.9%), Mineral Resources Ltd (MIN, 10.7%), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM, 10.7%), Albemarle Corp (ALB, 10.0%), Eternal Materials Co Ltd (1717, 6.3%) — 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 (90.1%), Industrials (6.1%), Technology (3.9%). 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 $20M 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 39.81% and a beta of 1.41 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.15 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
2026-09-10	$21.70	$21.76	$21.64	$21.64	$21.64	540
2026-09-09	$22.65	$22.65	$22.37	$22.37	$22.37	1,043
2026-09-08	$22.40	$22.52	$22.40	$22.52	$22.52	753
2026-09-04	$22.50	$22.50	$22.44	$22.44	$22.44	700
2026-09-03	$22.88	$22.93	$22.88	$22.90	$22.90	941
2026-09-02	$22.86	$23.00	$22.86	$23.00	$23.00	2,003
2026-09-01	$22.97	$23.22	$22.97	$23.22	$23.22	1,082
2026-08-31	$23.32	$23.32	$23.32	$23.32	$23.32	189
2026-08-28	$23.22	$23.22	$23.22	$23.22	$23.22	338
2026-08-27	$23.21	$23.21	$23.21	$23.21	$23.21	0

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	11.85%
2	MIN	Mineral Resources Ltd	10.66%
3	SQM	Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B	10.66%
4	ALB	Albemarle Corp	10.03%
5	1717	Eternal Materials Co Ltd	6.27%
6	0586	China Conch Venture Hldgs Ltd	5.78%
7	ERA	Eramet SA	4.10%
8	8028	Phoenix Silicon International Corp	3.90%
9	AMG	AMG Critical Materials N.V.	3.16%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	90.06%
Industrials	6.08%
Technology	3.86%
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%

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