Question 1

What is MCHI?

Accepted Answer

MCHI — iShares MSCI China ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the performance of equity securities in the top 85…

Question 2

What is the MCHI ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

MCHI last traded at $48.96 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the MCHI MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

MCHI has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.58% 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.

Question 4

What are MCHI annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

MCHI historical returns: YTD: -7.62%, 1-year: -24.70%, 3-year annualised: +8.52%, 5-year annualised: -4.79%, 10-year annualised: +2.26%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.31, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does MCHI pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MCHI distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.05%, paid na. 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 MCHI invest in?

Accepted Answer

MCHI's top holdings include Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700, 13.5%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988, 9.0%), China Construction Bank Corp (0939, 4.7%), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (1398, 2.8%), Xiaomi Corp (1810, 2.4%) — and 571 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does MCHI invest in?

Accepted Answer

MCHI's largest sector exposures are Consumer Cyclicals (23.8%), Financial Services (22.0%), Communication Services (17.9%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is MCHI? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

MCHI has approximately $5.52B 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 MCHI launched?

Accepted Answer

MCHI was launched on March 29, 2011, giving it a 15-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 MCHI in Canada?

Accepted Answer

MCHI trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker MCHI. 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 MCHI?

Accepted Answer

MCHI has a 1-year volatility of 16.00% and a beta of 0.45 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.31 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
2026-10-29	$48.67	$49.02	$48.67	$48.96	$48.96	1,229,326
2026-10-28	$49.13	$49.19	$48.84	$49.04	$49.04	1,889,124
2026-10-27	$48.90	$49.13	$48.77	$49.08	$49.08	1,885,063
2026-10-26	$49.09	$49.33	$49.02	$49.12	$49.12	1,997,174
2026-10-23	$48.95	$49.14	$48.91	$49.00	$49.00	1,205,500
2026-10-22	$48.69	$49.08	$48.65	$49.02	$49.02	2,721,249
2026-10-21	$50.25	$50.32	$49.84	$50.05	$50.05	1,617,684
2026-10-20	$50.68	$51.09	$50.67	$50.96	$50.96	1,847,507
2026-10-19	$51.38	$51.41	$50.84	$50.87	$50.87	2,262,480
2026-10-16	$51.46	$51.56	$51.10	$51.20	$51.20	1,401,200

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	0700	Tencent Holdings Ltd	13.50%
2	9988	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	8.96%
3	0939	China Construction Bank Corp	4.65%
4	1398	Industrial and Commercial Bank of China	2.79%
5	1810	Xiaomi Corp	2.42%
6	3988	Bank of China Ltd H	2.26%
7	3690	Meituan	1.97%
8	PDD	PDD Holdings Inc.	1.77%
9	9999	NetEase Inc	1.75%
10	2318	Ping An Insurance	1.75%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Cyclicals	23.75%
Financial Services	22.00%
Communication Services	17.93%
Technology	10.60%
Healthcare	6.63%
Basic Materials	4.84%
Industrials	4.68%
Energy	3.97%
Consumer Defensive	3.24%
Utilities	1.71%
Real Estate	1.70%

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iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI : NASDAQ)

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