Question 1

What is HEP?

Accepted Answer

HEP — Global X Enhanced Income Gold Producers Common Class — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the HEP ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HEP last traded at $60.16 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HEP MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

HEP has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.81% 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 HEP annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HEP historical returns: YTD: -7.60%, 1-year: +45.96%, 3-year annualised: +46.14%, 5-year annualised: +24.79%, 10-year annualised: +12.85%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.97, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HEP pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HEP distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 6.82%, 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 HEP invest in?

Accepted Answer

HEP's top holdings include OR Royalties Inc. (OR, 9.7%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV, 8.7%), Newmont Goldcorp Corp (NEM, 8.4%), Royal Gold Inc (RGLD, 7.9%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM, 7.5%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Gold GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does HEP invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How large is HEP? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HEP has approximately $629M 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 HEP launched?

Accepted Answer

HEP was launched on April 11, 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 HEP in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

HEP has a 1-year volatility of 45.86% and a beta of 0.96 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.97 indicates moderate 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	$57.86	$60.70	$57.59	$60.16	$60.16	39,743
2026-02-13	$63.10	$65.11	$62.50	$65.11	$65.11	30,320
2025-12-31	$56.27	$56.49	$55.80	$55.91	$55.91	9,950
2025-12-24	$58.89	$58.89	$57.69	$58.47	$58.47	19,727
2025-08-01	$37.17	$37.17	$36.62	$36.86	$36.86	25,791
2025-06-30	$35.35	$36.01	$35.25	$36.01	$36.01	27,933
2025-05-30	$34.83	$34.88	$34.50	$34.87	$34.87	9,961
2025-05-16	$32.35	$32.97	$32.10	$32.97	$32.97	27,621
2025-05-09	$34.90	$35.82	$34.85	$35.82	$35.82	79,196
2025-05-07	$34.43	$35.16	$34.43	$35.04	$35.04	40,353

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	OR	OR Royalties Inc.	9.71%
2	FNV	Franco-Nevada Corporation	8.65%
3	NEM	Newmont Goldcorp Corp	8.43%
4	RGLD	Royal Gold Inc	7.90%
5	WPM	Wheaton Precious Metals Corp	7.53%
6	PAAS	Pan American Silver Corp	7.41%
7	EDV	Endeavour Mining Corp	7.26%
8	KL	Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd	6.60%
9	AEM	Agnico Eagle Mines Limited	6.37%
10	YRI	Yamana Gold Inc	6.18%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	100.00%
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%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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