Question 1

What is XHY?

Accepted Answer

XHY — iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the XHY ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

XHY last traded at $15.64 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the XHY MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are XHY annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

XHY historical returns: YTD: -6.12%, 1-year: +0.40%, 3-year annualised: +7.01%, 5-year annualised: +2.43%, 10-year annualised: +3.32%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.61, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does XHY pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, XHY distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 6.36%, paid monthly. 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 XHY invest in?

Accepted Answer

XHY's top holdings include T-Mobile US, Inc. 7.88% (null, 0.4%), TransDigm, Inc. 6.25% (null, 0.4%), Ford Motor Company 8.5% (null, 0.3%), Centene Corporation 4.63% (null, 0.3%), AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd/ American Airlines Inc 5.5% (null, 0.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Gbl HY Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does XHY invest in?

Accepted Answer

XHY's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is XHY? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

XHY has approximately $1.22B 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 XHY launched?

Accepted Answer

XHY 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 XHY in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

XHY has a 1-year volatility of 3.71% and a beta of 0.29 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.61 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
2026-10-14	$15.71	$15.71	$15.63	$15.64	$15.64	16,933
2026-10-13	$15.73	$15.73	$15.68	$15.71	$15.71	50,914
2026-10-09	$15.68	$15.75	$15.68	$15.74	$15.74	8,800
2026-10-08	$15.77	$15.77	$15.69	$15.73	$15.73	20,202
2026-10-07	$15.61	$15.74	$15.61	$15.73	$15.73	12,788
2026-10-06	$15.68	$15.75	$15.68	$15.75	$15.75	25,457
2026-10-05	$15.61	$15.71	$15.61	$15.71	$15.71	46,165
2026-10-02	$15.74	$15.74	$15.67	$15.68	$15.68	32,748
2026-10-01	$15.61	$15.68	$15.55	$15.67	$15.67	84,371
2026-09-30	$15.71	$15.72	$15.62	$15.62	$15.62	50,229

#	Name	Weight
1	T-Mobile US, Inc. 7.88%	0.40%
2	TransDigm, Inc. 6.25%	0.39%
3	Ford Motor Company 8.5%	0.33%
4	Centene Corporation 4.63%	0.32%
5	AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd/ American Airlines Inc 5.5%	0.31%
6	Ford Motor Company 9%	0.31%
7	Caesars Entertainment Inc New 6.25%	0.29%
8	Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. 3.15%	0.29%
9	AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd/ American Airlines Inc 5.75%	0.29%
10	American Airlines, Inc. 11.75%	0.29%

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	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 U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY : TSX)

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What is XHY?

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What is the XHY MER (management expense ratio)?

What are XHY annualised returns?

Does XHY pay dividends or distributions?

What does XHY invest in?

What sectors does XHY invest in?

How large is XHY? (Assets under management)

When was XHY launched?

How do I buy XHY in Canada?

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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY.TO) pays CA$0.084 today

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Period	Return
YTD	-6.12%
1 Year	+0.40%
3 Year (Ann.)	+7.01%
5 Year (Ann.)	+2.43%
10 Year (Ann.)	+3.32%
1Y Volatility	3.71%
Sharpe Ratio (3Y)	0.61