Question 1

What is CYH?

Accepted Answer

CYH (iShares Global Monthly Dividend (CAD Hedged) Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Global Dividend & Income Equity  category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the CYH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CYH last traded at $27.80 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CYH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are CYH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CYH historical returns: YTD: +12.01%, 1-year: +22.05%, 3-year annualised: +17.91%, 5-year annualised: +9.98%, 10-year annualised: +8.80%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.22, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CYH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CYH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.21%, paid monthly. 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 CYH invest in?

Accepted Answer

CYH's top holdings include Chevron Corp (CVX, 2.0%), Pfizer Inc (PFE, 2.0%), Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, 2.0%), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM, 1.9%), Altria Group (MO, 1.8%) — and 5 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 CYH invest in?

Accepted Answer

CYH's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (25.3%), Utilities (14.8%), Energy (13.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CYH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CYH has approximately $209M 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 CYH launched?

Accepted Answer

CYH was launched on January 15, 2008, giving it a 18-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 CYH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

CYH has a 1-year volatility of 9.21% and a beta of 0.42 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.22 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-13	$27.69	$27.82	$27.69	$27.80	$27.80	4,139
2026-08-12	$27.57	$27.66	$27.57	$27.66	$27.66	2,662
2026-08-11	$27.46	$27.46	$27.46	$27.46	$27.46	1,065
2026-08-10	$27.50	$27.54	$27.50	$27.51	$27.51	987
2026-08-07	$27.57	$27.57	$27.54	$27.55	$27.55	1,714
2026-08-06	$27.50	$27.85	$27.50	$27.52	$27.52	16,747
2026-08-05	$27.60	$27.60	$27.45	$27.49	$27.49	2,851
2026-08-04	$27.63	$27.63	$27.36	$27.62	$27.62	4,409
2026-07-31	$27.43	$27.65	$27.43	$27.50	$27.50	5,300
2026-07-30	$27.86	$27.86	$27.49	$27.60	$27.60	1,500

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CVX	Chevron Corp	2.02%
2	PFE	Pfizer Inc	1.99%
3	VZ	Verizon Communications Inc	1.98%
4	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	1.91%
5	MO	Altria Group	1.78%
6	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	1.56%
7	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.41%
8	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.41%
9	TTE	TotalEnergies SE	1.33%
10	T	AT&T Inc.	1.17%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	25.30%
Utilities	14.79%
Energy	13.91%
Consumer Defensive	11.76%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.59%
Communication Services	7.59%
Healthcare	5.34%
Industrials	4.87%
Technology	3.68%
Basic Materials	3.28%
Real Estate	0.91%

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