Question 1

What is XCH?

Accepted Answer

XCH — iShares China — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XCH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCH last traded at $23.41 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCH historical returns: YTD: -9.79%, 1-year: -6.01%, 3-year annualised: +11.10%, 5-year annualised: -1.22%, 10-year annualised: +2.47%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.37, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.93%, paid half-yearly. 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 XCH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCH's top holdings include iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar China GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XCH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCH's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (33.3%), Consumer Cyclicals (27.7%), Communication Services (17.6%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XCH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCH has approximately $183M 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 XCH launched?

Accepted Answer

XCH was launched on January 21, 2010, giving it a 16-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 XCH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCH has a 1-year volatility of 13.96% and a beta of 0.89 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.37 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	$23.24	$23.51	$23.24	$23.41	$23.41	24,228
2026-07-17	$22.59	$22.68	$22.53	$22.68	$22.68	10,139
2026-07-16	$23.07	$23.08	$22.99	$23.02	$23.02	7,888
2026-07-15	$22.76	$23.03	$22.76	$22.84	$22.84	24,112
2026-07-14	$22.61	$22.65	$22.51	$22.54	$22.54	29,729
2026-07-13	$22.53	$22.57	$22.41	$22.41	$22.41	14,063
2026-07-10	$22.42	$22.56	$22.42	$22.49	$22.49	26,194
2026-07-09	$22.30	$22.46	$22.30	$22.46	$22.46	31,422
2026-07-08	$22.45	$22.55	$22.45	$22.48	$22.48	40,987
2026-07-07	$21.85	$22.03	$21.79	$21.87	$21.87	14,693

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	33.34%
Consumer Cyclicals	27.73%
Communication Services	17.64%
Technology	5.91%
Energy	4.67%
Basic Materials	3.43%
Healthcare	2.59%
Industrials	2.49%
Real Estate	1.08%
Consumer Defensive	0.81%
Utilities	0.31%

iShares China (XCH : TSX)

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