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When evaluating costs, MEDX features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.63% for XHC. Performance-wise, MEDX has returned 6.86% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XHC is at 5.77% with -$40 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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MEDX
XHC
| AuM | $2.57 M | $491.88 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.63% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.66% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.63% | -0.24% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 24, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | MEDX | -1.82% | -10.14% | -6.86% | - | - |
XHC | +0.13% | -8.15% | -5.77% | +5.42% | +5.24% | |
| Flows | MEDX | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | - | - |
XHC | -$3 M | -$65 M | -$40 M | -$32 M | -$97 M |
MEDX vs XHC exposure
Countries
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
XHC
USA
68.45%
Switzerland
10.21%
Other
21.34%
Sectors
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
XHC
Health Care
90.44%
Other
8.08%
As of April 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
XHC
LILLY
9.49%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
7.67%
ABBVIE
5.01%
ASTRAZENECA
4.00%
MERCK & CO INC
3.98%
NOVARTIS
3.81%
CH1499059983
3.67%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
3.27%
AMGEN-T
2.53%
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
2.46%
Diversification
MEDX
Exposure data will be available soon
XHC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 114 total
45.88%
Characteristics
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MEDX
XHC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | VettaFi Equal Weight Global Healthcare NTR Index - CAD | S&P Global 1200 Health Care CAD Hedged Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 1.99% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 30, 2025 | April 12, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about MEDX and XHC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: MEDX or XHC?
As of April 24, 2026, MEDX has returned -6.86% year to date, while XHC has returned -5.77%. XHC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: MEDX or XHC?
As of April 24, 2026, MEDX manages $2.57 M in assets, while XHC manages $491.88 M. XHC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are MEDX and XHC managed?
MEDX is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the VettaFi Equal Weight Global Healthcare NTR Index - CAD benchmark. XHC is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Global 1200 Health Care CAD Hedged Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: MEDX or XHC?
Year to date, MEDX has seen +$0.52 M in net flows, compared with -$39.89 M for XHC. MEDX has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of MEDX and XHC compare?
MEDX has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while XHC has an expense ratio of 0.66%.
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