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 $23.33 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: -10.10%, 1-year: -6.37%, 3-year annualised: +13.78%, 5-year annualised: +1.75%, 10-year annualised: +2.22%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.41, 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 1.69%, 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, 100.0%). 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 (34.4%), Consumer Cyclicals (27.9%), Communication Services (15.9%). 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 $184M 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 20.29% and a beta of 0.90 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.41 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	$23.21	$23.33	$23.21	$23.33	$23.33	1,258
2026-08-19	$23.29	$23.44	$23.29	$23.38	$23.38	9,127
2026-08-18	$23.19	$23.19	$23.10	$23.14	$23.14	1,502
2026-08-17	$23.07	$23.12	$23.07	$23.11	$23.11	2,710
2026-08-14	$22.90	$22.99	$22.90	$22.98	$22.98	5,265
2026-08-13	$23.23	$23.23	$23.00	$23.04	$23.04	5,366
2026-08-12	$23.29	$23.30	$23.22	$23.29	$23.29	6,594
2026-08-11	$23.72	$23.72	$23.52	$23.52	$23.52	5,087
2026-08-10	$23.99	$24.14	$23.99	$24.12	$24.12	12,891
2026-08-07	$23.82	$23.94	$23.82	$23.91	$23.91	12,800

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	34.36%
Consumer Cyclicals	27.87%
Communication Services	15.93%
Technology	5.57%
Energy	4.76%
Basic Materials	3.71%
Healthcare	3.01%
Industrials	2.61%
Real Estate	1.05%
Consumer Defensive	0.80%
Utilities	0.31%

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iShares China (XCH : TSX)

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