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 $22.90 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: -87.75%, 1-year: -14.47%, 3-year annualised: +12.43%, 5-year annualised: +1.45%, 10-year annualised: +1.69%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.47, 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 1.76%, 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 (36.1%), Consumer Cyclicals (26.0%), Communication Services (15.1%). 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 $179M 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 20.45% and a beta of 0.90 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.47 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
2026-10-01	$22.96	$23.00	$22.90	$22.90	$22.90	2,429
2026-09-30	$22.93	$22.98	$22.93	$22.98	$22.98	2,061
2026-09-29	$22.76	$22.76	$22.72	$22.74	$22.74	2,399
2026-09-28	$23.03	$23.03	$22.96	$23.00	$23.00	3,687
2026-09-25	$22.76	$22.83	$22.76	$22.80	$22.80	1,550
2026-09-24	$23.00	$23.00	$22.97	$22.97	$22.97	2,402
2026-09-23	$23.10	$23.10	$22.99	$22.99	$22.99	1,827
2026-09-22	$23.45	$23.51	$23.32	$23.40	$23.40	21,313
2026-09-21	$23.19	$23.25	$23.05	$23.25	$23.25	8,930
2026-09-18	$22.77	$22.79	$22.76	$22.79	$22.79	2,668

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	36.05%
Consumer Cyclicals	25.95%
Communication Services	15.11%
Technology	6.68%
Energy	5.10%
Basic Materials	3.58%
Healthcare	3.08%
Industrials	2.35%
Real Estate	0.95%
Consumer Defensive	0.79%
Utilities	0.36%

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iShares China (XCH : TSX)

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