Question 1

What is HHL?

Accepted Answer

HHL — Harvest Healthcare Leaders Income ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. US healthcare companies combine innovation with consistent demand. We all need healthcare, especially as the developed world ages and the developing world gets richer. Healthcare companies create value from new drugs, treatments, and technologies. HHL offers steady income and growth opportunities from large-cap US healthcare leaders.

Question 2

What is the HHL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HHL last traded at $7.15 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HHL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are HHL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HHL historical returns: YTD: -7.38%, 1-year: +7.89%, 3-year annualised: +5.74%, 5-year annualised: +5.74%, 10-year annualised: +7.35%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.32, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HHL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HHL distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 9.68%. 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 HHL invest in?

Accepted Answer

HHL's top holdings include Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX, 5.4%), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN, 5.4%), Amgen Inc (AMGN, 5.3%), Agilent Technologies Inc (A, 5.3%), Danaher Corporation (DHR, 5.2%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Health GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does HHL invest in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How large is HHL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HHL has approximately $1.83B 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 HHL launched?

Accepted Answer

HHL was launched on December 18, 2014, giving it a 12-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 HHL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

HHL has a 1-year volatility of 12.64% and a beta of 0.96 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.32 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-10	$7.19	$7.20	$7.15	$7.15	$7.15	246,425
2026-09-09	$7.26	$7.26	$7.18	$7.19	$7.19	241,803
2026-09-08	$7.39	$7.39	$7.22	$7.23	$7.23	561,083
2026-09-04	$7.54	$7.54	$7.46	$7.47	$7.47	179,000
2026-09-03	$7.57	$7.58	$7.47	$7.54	$7.54	181,120
2026-09-02	$7.48	$7.58	$7.47	$7.54	$7.54	369,002
2026-09-01	$7.47	$7.55	$7.46	$7.47	$7.47	258,170
2026-08-31	$7.46	$7.46	$7.39	$7.45	$7.45	270,120
2026-08-28	$7.58	$7.58	$7.50	$7.53	$7.53	334,503
2026-08-27	$7.63	$7.63	$7.54	$7.55	$7.55	255,911

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VRTX	Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc	5.40%
2	REGN	Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc	5.38%
3	AMGN	Amgen Inc	5.31%
4	A	Agilent Technologies Inc	5.28%
5	DHR	Danaher Corporation	5.19%
6	TMO	Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc	5.16%
7	BSX	Boston Scientific Corp	5.11%
8	ISRG	Intuitive Surgical Inc	5.07%
9	ELV	Elevance Health Inc	5.01%
10	BMY	Bristol-Myers Squibb Company	5.01%

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	100.00%
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%
Utilities	0.00%

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