Question 1

What is HEJ?

Accepted Answer

HEJ — Global X Enhanced Income International Equity Common Class — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the HEJ ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HEJ last traded at $12.47 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HEJ MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

HEJ has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.85% 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.

Question 4

What are HEJ annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HEJ historical returns: YTD: -1.66%, 1-year: +33.08%, 3-year annualised: +22.80%, 5-year annualised: +15.23%, 10-year annualised: +10.69%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.48, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HEJ pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HEJ distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 4.91%, 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 HEJ invest in?

Accepted Answer

HEJ's top holdings include Banco Santander SA ADR (SAN, 8.9%), HSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC, 6.3%), HDFC Bank Ltd ADR (HDB, 6.0%), Diageo PLC ADR (DEO, 5.9%), TotalEnergies SE (TTE, 5.6%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar US Market TR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does HEJ invest in?

Accepted Answer

HEJ's largest sector exposures are Technology (53.8%), Communication Services (15.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (12.3%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is HEJ? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HEJ has approximately $701M 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 HEJ launched?

Accepted Answer

HEJ was launched on September 13, 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 HEJ in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

HEJ has a 1-year volatility of 13.34% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.48 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
2026-04-02	$12.32	$12.49	$12.24	$12.47	$12.47	42,433
2026-02-13	$12.66	$12.73	$12.59	$12.68	$12.68	42,778
2025-12-31	$13.10	$13.10	$13.04	$13.04	$13.04	12,501
2025-12-24	$13.23	$13.26	$13.23	$13.26	$13.26	5,318
2025-08-01	$12.47	$12.47	$12.37	$12.43	$12.43	76,389
2025-06-30	$12.36	$12.36	$12.27	$12.32	$12.32	26,890
2025-05-30	$11.96	$11.98	$11.85	$11.94	$11.94	8,308
2025-05-16	$12.27	$12.27	$12.20	$12.26	$12.26	13,153
2025-04-17	$10.95	$10.98	$10.89	$10.89	$10.89	145,188
2025-02-14	$13.33	$13.44	$13.33	$13.43	$13.43	13,049

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SAN	Banco Santander SA ADR	8.86%
2	HSBC	HSBC Holdings PLC ADR	6.33%
3	HDB	HDFC Bank Ltd ADR	5.99%
4	DEO	Diageo PLC ADR	5.90%
5	TTE	TotalEnergies SE	5.58%
6	BHP	BHP Group Ltd	5.53%
7	CAJ	Canon Inc ADR	5.53%
8	BUD	Anheuser Busch Inbev NV ADR	5.42%
9	ABB	ABB Ltd ADR	5.28%
10	TM	Toyota Motor Corporation ADR	5.24%

Sector	Weight
Technology	53.77%
Communication Services	15.80%
Consumer Cyclicals	12.25%
Consumer Defensive	7.69%
Healthcare	4.19%
Industrials	2.84%
Utilities	1.40%
Basic Materials	1.13%
Energy	0.62%
Financial Services	0.23%
Real Estate	0.07%

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