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When evaluating costs, BTCQ features a management fee (MER) of 1.25%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, BTCQ has returned 27.74% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 9.49% 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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BTCQ
XIC
| AuM | $147.58 M | $29,650.44 M |
| Management Fees | 1.25% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.47% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.88% | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BTCQ | -20.85% | -8.17% | -27.74% | -42.36% | +127.68% |
XIC | +2.69% | +2.96% | +9.49% | +33.72% | +87.75% | |
| Flows | BTCQ | -$1 M | -$1 M | -$5 M | -$12 M | -$52 M |
XIC | +$363 M | +$2,779 M | +$5,533 M | +$7,652 M | +$11,585 M |
BTCQ vs XIC exposure
Countries
BTCQ
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
BTCQ
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 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BTCQ
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
BTCQ
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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BTCQ
XIC
| Provider | 3iQ | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MarketVector Bitcoin Benchmark Rate - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrencies | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.04% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 31, 2021 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about BTCQ and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BTCQ or XIC?
As of June 5, 2026, BTCQ has returned -27.74% year to date, while XIC has returned 9.49%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BTCQ or XIC?
As of June 5, 2026, BTCQ manages $147.58 M in assets, while XIC manages $29.65 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BTCQ and XIC managed?
BTCQ is passively managed by 3iQ. It tracks the MarketVector Bitcoin Benchmark Rate - USD benchmark. 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: BTCQ or XIC?
Year to date, BTCQ has seen -$4.72 M in net flows, compared with +$5,532.87 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BTCQ and XIC compare?
BTCQ has an expense ratio of 1.47%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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