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When evaluating costs, BNSY features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, BNSY has returned 28.87% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 15.39% with +$9 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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BNSY
XIC
| AuM | $2.67 M | $34,170.67 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BNSY | +6.32% | +16.18% | +28.87% | +52.58% | - |
XIC | +0.94% | +3.15% | +15.39% | +28.94% | +91.66% | |
| Flows | BNSY | +$1 M | -$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | - |
XIC | +$1,588 M | +$3,137 M | +$8,603 M | +$9,671 M | +$14,680 M |
BNSY vs XIC exposure
Countries
BNSY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.21%
Sectors
BNSY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.50%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.44%
As of September 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BNSY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.10%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.52%
Shopify, Inc.
4.12%
Bank of Montreal
3.45%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.34%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.00%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.98%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.72%
Brookfield Corp.
2.48%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.17%
Diversification
BNSY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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BNSY
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 | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 7.22% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 21, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about BNSY and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BNSY or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, BNSY has returned 28.87% year to date, while XIC has returned 15.39%. BNSY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BNSY or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, BNSY manages $2.67 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.17 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BNSY and XIC managed?
BNSY 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: BNSY or XIC?
Year to date, BNSY has seen +$0.64 M in net flows, compared with +$8,603.13 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BNSY and XIC compare?
BNSY has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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