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 $24.92 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: +12.40%, 1-year: +112.88%, 3-year annualised: -10.54%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is -0.09, 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 0.09%, 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 Syensqo (SYENS, 12.3%), Rio Tinto ADR (RIO, 9.7%), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B (SQM, 8.9%), Albemarle Corp (ALB, 8.5%), Eternal Materials Co Ltd (1717, 6.4%) — 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 (86.9%), Industrials (8.1%), Technology (5.1%). 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 $26M 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 28.60% and a beta of 1.41 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of -0.09 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
2026-06-22	$24.99	$25.00	$24.92	$24.92	$24.92	3,575
2026-06-19	$25.37	$25.37	$25.37	$25.37	$25.37	934
2026-06-18	$25.38	$25.38	$25.21	$25.37	$25.37	4,214
2026-06-17	$26.45	$26.53	$25.93	$26.03	$26.03	3,970
2026-06-16	$26.66	$26.66	$26.23	$26.34	$26.34	5,599
2026-06-15	$27.15	$27.15	$26.75	$26.77	$26.77	1,835
2026-06-12	$26.31	$26.42	$26.17	$26.26	$26.26	2,512
2026-06-11	$24.39	$25.20	$24.39	$25.17	$25.17	4,081
2026-06-10	$24.09	$24.21	$24.00	$24.00	$24.00	1,756
2026-06-09	$25.21	$25.21	$24.11	$24.64	$24.64	1,637

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SYENS	Syensqo	12.30%
2	RIO	Rio Tinto ADR	9.71%
3	SQM	Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B	8.89%
4	ALB	Albemarle Corp	8.54%
5	1717	Eternal Materials Co Ltd	6.42%
6	0586	China Conch Venture Hldgs Ltd	5.13%
7	SGML	Sigma Lithium Resources Corp	3.95%
8	ERA	Eramet SA	3.89%
9	8028	Phoenix Silicon International Corp	3.87%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	86.87%
Industrials	8.05%
Technology	5.08%
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%

Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF (HLIT : TSX)

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