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 $75.94 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: +7.52%, 1-year: +20.42%, 3-year annualised: +7.38%, 5-year annualised: +4.20%, 10-year annualised: +8.22%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.20, 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 1.87%, 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 $555M 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 13.76% and a beta of 1.00 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.20 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
2026-08-20	$76.30	$76.84	$75.94	$75.94	$75.94	2,586
2026-08-19	$75.68	$77.22	$75.68	$76.98	$76.98	6,750
2026-08-18	$74.15	$75.00	$74.15	$74.84	$74.84	3,495
2026-08-17	$73.61	$73.91	$73.47	$73.56	$73.56	4,839
2026-08-14	$74.16	$74.16	$73.47	$73.71	$73.71	2,338
2026-08-13	$74.42	$74.62	$74.15	$74.25	$74.25	3,818
2026-08-12	$73.99	$74.42	$73.43	$74.30	$74.30	6,346
2026-08-11	$74.20	$75.00	$74.20	$74.24	$74.24	6,297
2026-08-10	$74.20	$74.58	$73.99	$74.58	$74.58	6,900
2026-08-07	$73.78	$73.78	$73.03	$73.61	$73.61	8,786

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%

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

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