Question 1

What is XCH?

Accepted Answer

XCH — iShares China — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XCH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XCH last traded at $21.55 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XCH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XCH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XCH historical returns: YTD: -91.98%, 1-year: -15.49%, 3-year annualised: +12.32%, 5-year annualised: -0.45%, 10-year annualised: +1.19%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.50, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XCH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XCH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.81%, paid half-yearly. 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 XCH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCH's top holdings include iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI, 95.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar China GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XCH invest in?

Accepted Answer

XCH's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (37.5%), Consumer Cyclicals (26.9%), Communication Services (15.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XCH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XCH has approximately $174M 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 XCH launched?

Accepted Answer

XCH was launched on January 21, 2010, giving it a 16-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 XCH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XCH has a 1-year volatility of 17.80% and a beta of 0.89 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.50 indicates moderate 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	$21.46	$21.56	$21.44	$21.55	$21.55	12,670
2026-10-21	$22.13	$22.13	$21.92	$21.97	$21.97	8,640
2026-10-20	$22.32	$22.40	$22.29	$22.38	$22.38	7,965
2026-10-19	$22.64	$22.64	$22.44	$22.45	$22.45	1,821
2026-10-16	$22.81	$22.81	$22.71	$22.71	$22.71	1,569
2026-10-15	$22.84	$23.06	$22.84	$23.06	$23.06	1,687
2026-10-14	$23.07	$23.07	$22.86	$22.88	$22.88	4,316
2026-10-13	$22.97	$23.05	$22.97	$23.05	$23.05	5,405
2026-10-09	$22.99	$23.22	$22.99	$23.17	$23.17	7,700
2026-10-08	$22.58	$22.58	$22.48	$22.55	$22.55	6,412

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	37.51%
Consumer Cyclicals	26.87%
Communication Services	14.95%
Technology	6.44%
Energy	4.97%
Basic Materials	3.62%
Healthcare	3.14%
Industrials	2.16%
Real Estate	1.02%
Consumer Defensive	0.85%
Utilities	0.41%

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iShares China (XCH : TSX)

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