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 $26.95 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: +8.58%, 1-year: +17.96%, 3-year annualised: +17.09%, 5-year annualised: +10.07%, 10-year annualised: +8.54%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.43, 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 3.18%, 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 Pfizer Inc (PFE, 2.2%), Verizon Communications Inc (VZ, 2.1%), Chevron Corp (CVX, 2.1%), Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM, 2.0%), 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 (25.0%), Energy (14.9%), Utilities (14.0%). 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 $200M 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 8.96% and a beta of 0.40 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.43 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
2026-09-24	$27.00	$27.00	$26.95	$26.95	$26.95	3,500
2026-09-23	$27.02	$27.11	$27.02	$27.02	$27.02	10,966
2026-09-22	$27.40	$27.40	$27.15	$27.28	$27.28	2,623
2026-09-21	$27.48	$27.48	$27.40	$27.41	$27.41	699
2026-09-18	$27.47	$27.47	$27.45	$27.45	$27.45	721
2026-09-17	$27.60	$27.60	$27.60	$27.60	$27.60	600
2026-09-16	$27.75	$27.76	$27.34	$27.34	$27.34	2,798
2026-09-15	$27.59	$27.86	$27.59	$27.77	$27.77	2,448
2026-09-14	$27.76	$27.76	$27.76	$27.76	$27.76	0
2026-09-11	$27.66	$27.83	$27.66	$27.83	$27.83	401

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	PFE	Pfizer Inc	2.24%
2	VZ	Verizon Communications Inc	2.09%
3	CVX	Chevron Corp	2.08%
4	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corp	1.95%
5	MO	Altria Group	1.76%
6	MRK	Merck & Company Inc	1.58%
7	PM	Philip Morris International Inc	1.51%
8	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	1.41%
9	TTE	TotalEnergies SE	1.31%
10	T	AT&T Inc.	1.29%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	24.96%
Energy	14.92%
Utilities	14.04%
Consumer Defensive	12.08%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.15%
Communication Services	7.48%
Healthcare	5.79%
Industrials	5.10%
Technology	3.39%
Basic Materials	3.21%
Real Estate	0.89%

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