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 $22.63 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: -12.79%, 1-year: -0.66%, 3-year annualised: +11.99%, 5-year annualised: -0.75%, 10-year annualised: +3.50%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.52, 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 2.29%, 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 (35.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (26.1%), Communication Services (16.7%). 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 $187M 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 13.66% and a beta of 0.88 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.52 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
2026-06-22	$22.59	$22.72	$22.53	$22.63	$22.63	4,737
2026-06-19	$22.48	$22.55	$22.19	$22.50	$22.50	22,814
2026-06-18	$22.74	$22.74	$22.45	$22.49	$22.49	10,546
2026-06-17	$22.86	$22.94	$22.66	$22.70	$22.70	16,331
2026-06-16	$23.10	$23.12	$23.00	$23.05	$23.05	8,423
2026-06-15	$23.44	$23.51	$23.42	$23.46	$23.46	30,220
2026-06-12	$23.39	$23.41	$23.32	$23.40	$23.40	10,659
2026-06-11	$22.87	$23.12	$22.80	$23.12	$23.12	38,482
2026-06-10	$22.99	$23.13	$22.99	$22.99	$22.99	17,771
2026-06-09	$23.08	$23.12	$22.80	$22.99	$22.99	11,448

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	35.78%
Consumer Cyclicals	26.12%
Communication Services	16.72%
Energy	5.15%
Technology	5.10%
Basic Materials	3.60%
Industrials	2.99%
Healthcare	2.15%
Real Estate	1.17%
Consumer Defensive	0.86%
Utilities	0.35%

iShares China (XCH : TSX)

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