Question 1

What is XHC?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the XHC ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XHC last traded at $79.43 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: +12.46%, 1-year: +18.89%, 3-year annualised: +10.07%, 5-year annualised: +5.88%, 10-year annualised: +9.00%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.33, 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 1.77%, 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, 95.7%). 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%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (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 $589M 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 14.34% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.33 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
2026-10-22	$78.44	$79.70	$78.44	$79.43	$79.43	10,636
2026-10-21	$78.12	$78.50	$78.09	$78.39	$78.39	6,309
2026-10-20	$77.46	$78.63	$77.46	$78.63	$78.63	10,183
2026-10-19	$76.35	$77.14	$76.35	$76.68	$76.68	1,044
2026-10-16	$78.02	$78.02	$76.97	$76.97	$76.97	5,746
2026-10-15	$76.27	$77.90	$76.27	$77.40	$77.40	10,028
2026-10-14	$75.36	$75.89	$75.15	$75.82	$75.82	4,877
2026-10-13	$74.70	$74.81	$74.03	$74.11	$74.11	6,654
2026-10-09	$74.20	$74.45	$74.00	$74.45	$74.45	600
2026-10-08	$74.26	$74.26	$72.43	$73.64	$73.64	6,253

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

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

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