iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC.TO)
XHC.TO is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Morningstar Gbl GR CAD. XHC.TO launched on Apr 12, 2011 and has a 0.66% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Region | Global (Broad) |
| Category | Health & Biotech Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Morningstar Gbl GR CAD |
| Home Page | www.blackrock.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
XHC.TO features an expense ratio of 0.66%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) had a return of 9.57% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.05% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) had an annualized return of 7.68%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 9.57% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | -3.43% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 2.37% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 17.05% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.94% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.68% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XHC.TO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.19% | 2.63% | 2.65% | -3.57% | 1.76% | 2.21% | 2.74% | 4.78% | -3.45% | -4.08% | 9.57% | ||
| 2023 | -1.51% | -3.10% | 2.98% | 2.92% | -3.21% | 2.75% | 0.64% | 0.25% | -3.24% | -3.58% | 4.43% | 3.30% | 2.14% |
| 2022 | -6.76% | -1.00% | 5.73% | -3.46% | 0.99% | -3.12% | 3.48% | -5.78% | -3.04% | 8.41% | 4.12% | -1.95% | -3.56% |
| 2021 | 1.00% | -2.73% | 4.22% | 2.42% | 2.03% | 3.36% | 3.28% | 2.78% | -4.24% | 3.75% | -3.24% | 3.92% | 17.28% |
| 2020 | -1.33% | -6.72% | -3.52% | 11.01% | 3.49% | -1.56% | 1.85% | 2.38% | -1.12% | -5.56% | 8.51% | 2.41% | 8.68% |
| 2019 | 5.00% | 2.18% | 0.75% | -2.07% | -2.29% | 5.33% | 0.08% | -0.21% | 0.35% | 4.34% | 5.15% | 2.20% | 22.43% |
| 2018 | 4.28% | -4.45% | -1.61% | 2.14% | -0.32% | 1.61% | 5.83% | 2.81% | 2.38% | -5.80% | 5.56% | -9.09% | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 1.22% | 6.10% | 0.29% | 1.31% | 1.77% | 2.49% | -0.55% | 1.27% | 1.23% | -0.52% | 1.54% | -0.35% | 16.79% |
| 2016 | -6.82% | -2.13% | 1.33% | 2.36% | 2.90% | 0.78% | 3.91% | -3.81% | -0.22% | -6.09% | 1.49% | 1.50% | -5.37% |
| 2015 | 2.62% | 4.99% | 2.10% | -1.52% | 4.20% | -2.24% | 5.06% | -7.54% | -5.74% | 6.01% | 0.17% | 0.87% | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 0.78% | 5.35% | -1.14% | 0.38% | 2.32% | 1.57% | 0.17% | 4.27% | 2.18% | 2.62% | 3.85% | -2.17% | 21.86% |
| 2013 | 7.74% | 2.58% | 5.78% | 3.17% | 0.91% | -1.08% | 4.79% | -2.76% | 2.56% | 4.15% | 3.92% | 0.91% | 37.39% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of XHC.TO is 47, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) provided a 2.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$1.61 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$1.61 | CA$1.59 | CA$0.56 | CA$0.55 | CA$0.56 | CA$0.58 | CA$0.75 | CA$0.51 | CA$0.63 | CA$0.88 | CA$0.40 | CA$0.40 |
Dividend yield | 2.21% | 2.38% | 0.84% | 0.79% | 0.93% | 1.03% | 1.63% | 1.10% | 1.58% | 2.07% | 1.00% | 1.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged). The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.37 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.37 | |
| 2023 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.36 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$1.23 | CA$1.59 |
| 2022 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.56 |
| 2021 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.55 |
| 2020 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.56 |
| 2019 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.30 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.58 |
| 2018 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.47 | CA$0.75 |
| 2017 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.28 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.51 |
| 2016 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.38 | CA$0.63 |
| 2015 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.65 | CA$0.88 |
| 2014 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.26 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.40 |
| 2013 | CA$0.25 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.40 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged). A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) was 27.28%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 81 trading sessions.
The current iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) drawdown is 6.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -27.28% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 81 | Jul 17, 2020 | 108 |
| -19.84% | Aug 6, 2015 | 131 | Feb 11, 2016 | 341 | Jun 21, 2017 | 472 |
| -18.25% | May 19, 2011 | 51 | Aug 9, 2011 | 83 | Jan 17, 2012 | 134 |
| -16.94% | Dec 30, 2021 | 117 | Jun 16, 2022 | 418 | Feb 15, 2024 | 535 |
| -14.52% | Oct 4, 2018 | 57 | Dec 24, 2018 | 130 | Jul 3, 2019 | 187 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) volatility is 2.47%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.