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When evaluating costs, CASH features a management fee (MER) of 0.11%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, CASH has returned 0.71% year-to-date with +$94 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 7.93% with +$5 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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CASH
XIC
| AuM | $6,737.64 M | $28,892.87 M |
| Management Fees | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.12% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CASH | +0.17% | +0.49% | +0.71% | +2.27% | +11.49% |
XIC | +2.56% | +5.24% | +7.93% | +39.31% | +79.67% | |
| Flows | CASH | -$115 M | -$87 M | +$94 M | +$77 M | +$4,275 M |
XIC | +$1,121 M | +$3,816 M | +$5,192 M | +$7,744 M | +$11,161 M |
CASH vs XIC exposure
Countries
CASH
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
CASH
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Financials
28.13%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
15.92%
Other
13.03%
Other
24.92%
As of May 6, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CASH
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
6.69%
TORONTO DOMINION
4.64%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.31%
ENBRIDGE
3.50%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.01%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
3.01%
BANK OF MONTREAL
2.83%
CA11271J1075
2.65%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.61%
BNS
2.53%
Diversification
CASH
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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CASH
XIC
| Provider | Global X | 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 | 2.24% | 2.07% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 2, 2021 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about CASH and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CASH or XIC?
As of May 6, 2026, CASH has returned 0.71% year to date, while XIC has returned 7.93%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CASH or XIC?
As of May 6, 2026, CASH manages $6.74 B in assets, while XIC manages $28.89 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CASH and XIC managed?
CASH is actively managed by Global X. 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: CASH or XIC?
Year to date, CASH has seen +$94.35 M in net flows, compared with +$5,191.68 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CASH and XIC compare?
CASH has an expense ratio of 0.11%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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