Question 1

What is HGY?

Accepted Answer

HGY (Global X Gold Yield ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Commodity category. It tracks the Bloomberg Commodity TR USD.

Question 2

What is the HGY ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HGY last traded at $15.71 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HGY MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are HGY annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HGY historical returns: YTD: -1.23%, 1-year: +23.97%, 3-year annualised: +24.16%, 5-year annualised: +14.00%, 10-year annualised: +9.41%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.44, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HGY pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HGY distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 5.67%, 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 HGY invest in?

Accepted Answer

HGY's top holdings include SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM, 102.4%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Bloomberg Commodity TR USD.

Question 7

What sectors does HGY invest in?

Accepted Answer

HGY's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), 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 HGY? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HGY has approximately $217M 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 HGY launched?

Accepted Answer

HGY was launched on December 17, 2010, giving it a 16-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 HGY in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

HGY has a 1-year volatility of 19.12% and a beta of -0.03 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.44 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
2026-06-04	$15.79	$15.79	$15.63	$15.71	$15.71	5,230
2026-06-03	$15.58	$15.59	$15.52	$15.58	$15.58	6,353
2026-06-02	$15.83	$15.83	$15.70	$15.71	$15.71	29,988
2026-06-01	$15.68	$15.72	$15.59	$15.68	$15.68	63,490
2026-05-29	$15.80	$16.03	$15.80	$15.91	$15.91	50,380
2026-05-28	$15.57	$15.89	$15.57	$15.83	$15.83	58,259
2026-05-27	$15.66	$15.68	$15.50	$15.68	$15.68	57,425
2026-05-26	$16.08	$16.08	$15.81	$15.88	$15.88	24,755
2026-05-25	$16.25	$16.46	$16.05	$16.41	$16.41	36,576
2026-05-22	$15.93	$15.93	$15.88	$15.88	$15.88	37,868

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	0.00%
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%

Global X Gold Yield ETF (HGY : TSX)

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