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When evaluating costs, AENU features a management fee (MER) of 0.75%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, AENU has returned 16.47% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 11.84% with +$6 B. 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
Compare
AENU
XIC
| AuM | $5.81 M | $30,591.63 M |
| Management Fees | 0.75% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.95% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AENU | +4.61% | +13.34% | +16.47% | +34.10% | - |
XIC | +4.29% | +7.25% | +11.84% | +35.39% | +91.44% | |
| Flows | AENU | +$2 M | +$2 M | +$3 M | +$3 M | - |
XIC | +$414 M | +$2,859 M | +$5,834 M | +$7,724 M | +$11,873 M |
AENU vs XIC exposure
Countries
AENU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
AENU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Financials
29.96%
Energy
17.73%
Materials
14.57%
Other
13.30%
Other
24.44%
As of June 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
AENU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
7.02%
TORONTO DOMINION
5.05%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.16%
ENBRIDGE
3.38%
BANK OF MONTREAL
3.00%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.89%
CA11271J1075
2.78%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
2.78%
BNS
2.68%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
2.63%
Diversification
AENU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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AENU
XIC
| Provider | AGF | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 5.58% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 21, 2023 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about AENU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: AENU or XIC?
As of June 17, 2026, AENU has returned 16.47% year to date, while XIC has returned 11.84%. AENU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: AENU or XIC?
As of June 17, 2026, AENU manages $5.81 M in assets, while XIC manages $30.59 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are AENU and XIC managed?
AENU is actively managed by AGF. It does not track an index. XIC is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: AENU or XIC?
Year to date, AENU has seen +$2.67 M in net flows, compared with +$5,834.48 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of AENU and XIC compare?
AENU has an expense ratio of 0.95%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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