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When evaluating costs, BGU features a management fee (MER) of 0.7%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, BGU has returned 7.12% year-to-date with -$22 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.5% with +$7 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
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BGU
XIC
| AuM | $87.03 M | $31,310.89 M |
| Management Fees | 0.70% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.85% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BGU | +0.81% | +5.78% | +7.12% | +10.59% | +47.50% |
XIC | +0.59% | +3.22% | +12.50% | +31.70% | +89.28% | |
| Flows | BGU | -$3 M | -$8 M | -$22 M | -$89 M | -$209 M |
XIC | +$820 M | +$1,912 M | +$6,530 M | +$7,821 M | +$12,618 M |
BGU vs XIC exposure
Countries
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.41%
Sectors
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
39.60%
Non-Energy Materials
18.18%
Energy
16.99%
Industrials
8.23%
Other
16.99%
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.42%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.32%
Shopify, Inc.
4.05%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.32%
Bank of Montreal
3.18%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.81%
Brookfield Corp.
2.78%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.74%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.62%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.55%
Diversification
BGU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 220 total
36.78%
Characteristics
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BGU
XIC
| Provider | Bristol Gate | 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 | 0.00% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 21, 2018 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about BGU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BGU or XIC?
As of July 17, 2026, BGU has returned 7.12% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.50%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BGU or XIC?
As of July 17, 2026, BGU manages $87.03 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.31 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BGU and XIC managed?
BGU is actively managed by Bristol Gate. 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: BGU or XIC?
Year to date, BGU has seen -$22.40 M in net flows, compared with +$6,530.40 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BGU and XIC compare?
BGU has an expense ratio of 0.85%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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