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 $72.94 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: +3.27%, 1-year: +21.50%, 3-year annualised: +7.51%, 5-year annualised: +5.11%, 10-year annualised: +8.18%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.31, 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 1.81%, 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, 99.8%). 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 $560M 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 13.52% and a beta of 1.01 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.31 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	$73.81	$73.81	$72.86	$72.94	$72.94	5,636
2026-09-30	$74.97	$74.97	$73.76	$73.76	$73.76	2,516
2026-09-29	$75.03	$75.05	$74.35	$74.71	$74.71	3,049
2026-09-28	$75.04	$75.23	$74.89	$75.07	$75.07	7,488
2026-09-25	$74.69	$74.99	$74.35	$74.99	$74.99	3,718
2026-09-24	$74.99	$74.99	$74.44	$74.67	$74.67	3,408
2026-09-23	$73.97	$75.09	$73.95	$74.16	$74.16	3,005
2026-09-22	$74.13	$74.86	$74.05	$74.72	$74.72	1,848
2026-09-21	$73.88	$74.41	$73.58	$74.26	$74.26	5,100
2026-09-18	$74.01	$74.01	$73.61	$73.83	$73.83	2,790

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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