Question 1

What is HLIT?

Accepted Answer

HLIT — Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the HLIT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

HLIT last traded at $16.50 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the HLIT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are HLIT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

HLIT historical returns: YTD: -54.49%, 1-year: +2.50%, 3-year annualised: -12.51%, 5-year annualised: -12.33%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.20, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does HLIT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HLIT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.13%, paid annually. 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 HLIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

HLIT's top holdings include Rio Tinto ADR (RIO, 12.7%), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM, 11.3%), Mineral Resources Ltd (MIN, 10.5%), Albemarle Corp (ALB, 9.5%), Eternal Materials Co Ltd (1717, 8.3%) — and 4 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 HLIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

HLIT's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (87.0%), Industrials (6.4%), Technology (5.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is HLIT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

HLIT has approximately $16M 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 HLIT launched?

Accepted Answer

HLIT was launched on June 22, 2021, giving it a 5-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 HLIT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

HLIT has a 1-year volatility of 43.99% and a beta of 1.47 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.20 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
2026-10-22	$16.79	$16.79	$16.43	$16.50	$16.50	1,965
2026-10-21	$17.10	$17.23	$17.09	$17.17	$17.17	1,995
2026-10-20	$17.34	$17.34	$17.34	$17.34	$17.34	0
2026-10-19	$17.42	$17.42	$17.42	$17.42	$17.42	0
2026-10-16	$17.44	$17.59	$17.35	$17.42	$17.42	1,886
2026-10-15	$17.56	$17.66	$17.40	$17.66	$17.66	7,797
2026-10-14	$18.00	$18.02	$17.99	$18.02	$18.02	1,678
2026-10-13	$18.46	$18.47	$18.10	$18.17	$18.17	27,133
2026-10-09	$19.25	$19.26	$19.25	$19.26	$19.26	200
2026-10-08	$19.40	$19.40	$19.20	$19.25	$19.25	960

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	12.67%
2	SQM	Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B	11.33%
3	MIN	Mineral Resources Ltd	10.51%
4	ALB	Albemarle Corp	9.46%
5	1717	Eternal Materials Co Ltd	8.25%
6	0586	China Conch Venture Hldgs Ltd	5.02%
7	8028	Phoenix Silicon International Corp	4.89%
8	ERA	Eramet SA	4.58%
9	093370	Foosung Co. Ltd.	3.69%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	87.01%
Industrials	6.41%
Technology	5.17%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF (HLIT : TSX)

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