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When evaluating costs, BND features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, BND has returned 1.5% year-to-date with -$292 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
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BND
XIC
| AuM | $977.41 M | $30,591.63 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BND | +1.55% | +1.81% | +1.50% | +5.52% | +23.23% |
XIC | +4.29% | +7.25% | +11.84% | +35.39% | +91.44% | |
| Flows | BND | -$465 M | -$440 M | -$292 M | -$61 M | +$479 M |
XIC | +$414 M | +$2,859 M | +$5,834 M | +$7,724 M | +$11,873 M |
BND vs XIC exposure
Countries
BND
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
BND
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
BND
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
BND
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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BND
XIC
| Provider | Purpose Investments | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 5.35% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 28, 2015 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about BND and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BND or XIC?
As of June 17, 2026, BND has returned 1.50% year to date, while XIC has returned 11.84%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BND or XIC?
As of June 17, 2026, BND manages $977.41 M in assets, while XIC manages $30.59 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BND and XIC managed?
BND is actively managed by Purpose Investments. 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: BND or XIC?
Year to date, BND has seen -$292.00 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 BND and XIC compare?
BND has an expense ratio of 0.43%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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