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 $22.55 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: -13.10%, 1-year: -6.41%, 3-year annualised: +12.74%, 5-year annualised: +0.36%, 10-year annualised: +2.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.47, 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 1.76%, 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 (37.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (25.8%), Communication Services (15.1%). 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 $186M 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 20.45% and a beta of 0.90 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.47 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	$22.57	$22.60	$22.54	$22.55	$22.55	6,460
2026-09-09	$22.79	$22.81	$22.65	$22.65	$22.65	9,648
2026-09-08	$23.02	$23.02	$22.88	$22.89	$22.89	7,397
2026-09-04	$23.42	$23.56	$23.42	$23.54	$23.54	15,200
2026-09-03	$23.05	$23.16	$22.99	$23.15	$23.15	10,539
2026-09-02	$23.40	$23.40	$23.31	$23.31	$23.31	1,708
2026-09-01	$23.28	$23.38	$23.28	$23.31	$23.31	6,600
2026-08-31	$23.51	$23.51	$23.28	$23.28	$23.28	1,435
2026-08-28	$23.30	$23.41	$23.30	$23.40	$23.40	3,981
2026-08-27	$23.14	$23.17	$23.14	$23.17	$23.17	1,145

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	37.02%
Consumer Cyclicals	25.80%
Communication Services	15.13%
Technology	5.86%
Energy	4.96%
Basic Materials	3.76%
Healthcare	2.91%
Industrials	2.49%
Real Estate	0.94%
Consumer Defensive	0.79%
Utilities	0.34%

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iShares China (XCH : TSX)

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