Question 1

What is XHC?

Accepted Answer

XHC (iShares Global Healthcare (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Healthcare Equity  category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Health GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XHC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XHC last traded at $72.47 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XHC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XHC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XHC historical returns: YTD: +2.61%, 1-year: +19.19%, 3-year annualised: +7.17%, 5-year annualised: +4.06%, 10-year annualised: +8.26%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.31, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XHC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XHC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.81%, 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 XHC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XHC's top holdings include iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Health GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XHC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XHC's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XHC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XHC has approximately $552M 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 XHC launched?

Accepted Answer

XHC was launched on April 12, 2011, giving it a 15-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 XHC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XHC has a 1-year volatility of 13.52% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.31 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	$72.19	$72.57	$72.19	$72.47	$72.47	2,257
2026-09-09	$73.04	$73.04	$72.72	$72.72	$72.72	6,144
2026-09-08	$74.49	$74.49	$73.12	$73.12	$73.12	16,706
2026-09-04	$75.90	$75.90	$75.16	$75.32	$75.32	4,700
2026-09-03	$76.73	$76.73	$75.48	$76.14	$76.14	5,717
2026-09-02	$76.38	$76.41	$75.96	$76.08	$76.08	2,489
2026-09-01	$75.60	$75.60	$75.25	$75.56	$75.56	3,994
2026-08-31	$75.58	$75.58	$74.59	$75.03	$75.03	6,714
2026-08-28	$75.10	$75.39	$75.10	$75.36	$75.36	4,838
2026-08-27	$76.32	$76.32	$75.42	$75.42	$75.42	2,956

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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iShares Global Healthcare (CAD Hedged) (XHC : TSX)

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