Question 1

What is XHC?

Accepted Answer

XHC (iShares Global Healthcare (CAD Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Healthcare Equity  category. It tracks the Morningstar Gbl Health GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the XHC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XHC last traded at $71.85 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XHC MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XHC annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XHC historical returns: YTD: +1.73%, 1-year: +9.02%, 3-year annualised: +4.16%, 5-year annualised: +3.88%, 10-year annualised: +7.51%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.08, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XHC pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XHC distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.90%, 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 XHC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XHC's top holdings include iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl Health GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XHC invest in?

Accepted Answer

XHC's largest sector exposures are Healthcare (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XHC? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XHC has approximately $490M 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 XHC launched?

Accepted Answer

XHC was launched on April 12, 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 XHC in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XHC has a 1-year volatility of 13.70% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.08 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
2026-07-13	$71.70	$71.90	$71.40	$71.85	$71.85	2,593
2026-07-10	$72.30	$72.30	$71.56	$71.75	$71.75	4,518
2026-07-09	$72.32	$72.42	$72.00	$72.20	$72.20	5,902
2026-07-08	$73.07	$73.07	$72.43	$72.43	$72.43	1,993
2026-07-07	$73.69	$73.69	$73.24	$73.47	$73.47	15,785
2026-07-06	$73.34	$73.34	$71.87	$72.61	$72.61	10,341
2026-07-03	$73.25	$73.93	$73.25	$73.93	$73.93	3,046
2026-07-02	$71.86	$73.42	$71.86	$73.40	$73.40	8,512
2026-06-30	$72.00	$72.00	$71.00	$71.19	$71.19	18,600
2026-06-29	$72.00	$72.00	$71.65	$71.95	$71.95	5,112

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

iShares Global Healthcare (CAD Hedged) (XHC : TSX)

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