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 $22.49 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: +1.44%, 1-year: +48.66%, 3-year annualised: -9.44%, 5-year annualised: -4.88%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.37, 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 0.12%, 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, 11.9%), Mineral Resources Ltd (MIN, 10.7%), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM, 10.7%), Albemarle Corp (ALB, 10.0%), Eternal Materials Co Ltd (1717, 6.3%) — 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 (88.1%), Industrials (7.5%), Technology (4.4%). 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 $21M 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 41.33% and a beta of 1.45 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.37 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
2026-08-20	$22.32	$22.52	$22.32	$22.49	$22.49	3,171
2026-08-19	$22.50	$22.58	$22.50	$22.58	$22.58	1,114
2026-08-17	$22.85	$22.85	$22.85	$22.85	$22.85	398
2026-08-14	$22.85	$22.85	$22.83	$22.83	$22.83	307
2026-08-13	$22.52	$22.74	$22.52	$22.74	$22.74	1,273
2026-08-12	$23.00	$23.01	$22.86	$22.87	$22.87	3,197
2026-08-11	$22.60	$22.60	$22.60	$22.60	$22.60	632
2026-08-10	$22.44	$22.66	$22.44	$22.66	$22.66	1,410
2026-08-07	$22.07	$22.32	$22.07	$22.32	$22.32	430
2026-08-06	$21.79	$21.79	$21.79	$21.79	$21.79	105

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	11.85%
2	MIN	Mineral Resources Ltd	10.66%
3	SQM	Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B	10.66%
4	ALB	Albemarle Corp	10.03%
5	1717	Eternal Materials Co Ltd	6.27%
6	0586	China Conch Venture Hldgs Ltd	5.78%
7	ERA	Eramet SA	4.10%
8	8028	Phoenix Silicon International Corp	3.90%
9	AMG	AMG Critical Materials N.V.	3.16%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	88.09%
Industrials	7.49%
Technology	4.42%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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