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iShares Global Healthcare Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHC $68.73)
- $68.73 P/E (TTM): 26.33X Cap: $508M
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State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV $149.67)
- $149.67 P/E (TTM): 23.97X Cap: $39.44B
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Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT $278.20)
- $278.20 P/E (TTM): 24.74X Cap: $17.99B
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Q: Looking to add a health care etf. Which one might you suggest? Would the major difference in performance between the XHC and the other 2 be the currency hedging?

Asked by Michael on November 14, 2025

5i Research Answer:

Yes, the primary difference would be the currency hedging. XLV and VHT are very similar. We...

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