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When evaluating costs, CESG features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, CESG has returned 22.67% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 17.12% 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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CESG
XIC
| AuM | $10.73 M | $34,706.72 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.17% | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 3, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CESG | +1.83% | +0.75% | +22.67% | +25.14% | +23.81% |
XIC | +2.46% | +5.81% | +17.12% | +30.26% | +94.53% | |
| Flows | CESG | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$1 M | -$2 M |
XIC | +$1,611 M | +$3,127 M | +$8,627 M | +$9,713 M | +$14,703 M |
CESG vs XIC exposure
Countries
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.46%
Sectors
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.75%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.19%
As of September 3, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CESG
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
CESG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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CESG
XIC
| Provider | CI | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MSCI World ESG Select Impact ex Fossil Fuels 100% hedged to CAD Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.27% | 1.92% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | September 12, 2019 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about CESG and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CESG or XIC?
As of September 3, 2026, CESG has returned 22.67% year to date, while XIC has returned 17.12%. CESG is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CESG or XIC?
As of September 3, 2026, CESG manages $10.73 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.71 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CESG and XIC managed?
CESG is passively managed by CI. It tracks the MSCI World ESG Select Impact ex Fossil Fuels 100% hedged to CAD Index - CAD 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: CESG or XIC?
Year to date, CESG has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with +$8,626.58 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CESG and XIC compare?
CESG has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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