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 $80.47 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are XHC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XHC historical returns: YTD: +13.93%, 1-year: +18.41%, 3-year annualised: +10.90%, 5-year annualised: +5.74%, 10-year annualised: +9.24%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.33, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 4

Does XHC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XHC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.77%, 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 5

What does XHC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XHC's top holdings include iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ, 95.7%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Health GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does XHC invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How large is XHC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XHC has approximately $595M 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 8

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 9

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 10

How risky is XHC?

Accepted Answer

XHC has a 1-year volatility of 14.34% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.33 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
2026-10-29	$79.97	$80.70	$79.87	$80.47	$80.47	4,205
2026-10-28	$78.07	$79.21	$78.00	$79.00	$79.00	6,100
2026-10-27	$78.92	$78.92	$78.37	$78.80	$78.80	3,379
2026-10-26	$79.34	$79.35	$78.56	$78.84	$78.84	25,156
2026-10-23	$79.43	$79.43	$78.60	$78.82	$78.82	2,726
2026-10-22	$78.44	$79.70	$78.44	$79.43	$79.43	10,636
2026-10-21	$78.12	$78.50	$78.09	$78.39	$78.39	6,309
2026-10-20	$77.46	$78.63	$77.46	$78.63	$78.63	10,183
2026-10-19	$76.35	$77.14	$76.35	$76.68	$76.68	1,044
2026-10-16	$78.02	$78.02	$76.97	$76.97	$76.97	5,746

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

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

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