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When evaluating costs, CGL features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, CGL has returned 8.65% year-to-date with +$189 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 7.37% 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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CGL
XIC
| AuM | $2,631.41 M | $28,558.82 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.55% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 24, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CGL | +6.59% | -7.91% | +8.65% | +38.95% | +125.72% |
XIC | +6.01% | +2.75% | +7.37% | +39.64% | +79.29% | |
| Flows | CGL | +$10 M | +$144 M | +$189 M | +$380 M | +$732 M |
XIC | +$1,052 M | +$4,141 M | +$5,008 M | +$7,561 M | +$10,899 M |
CGL vs XIC exposure
Countries
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Financials
28.13%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
15.92%
Other
13.03%
Other
24.92%
As of April 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CGL
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
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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CGL
XIC
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.08% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2009 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about CGL and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGL or XIC?
As of April 24, 2026, CGL has returned 8.65% year to date, while XIC has returned 7.37%. CGL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGL or XIC?
As of April 24, 2026, CGL manages $2.63 B in assets, while XIC manages $28.56 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGL and XIC managed?
CGL is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - 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: CGL or XIC?
Year to date, CGL has seen +$188.96 M in net flows, compared with +$5,008.27 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGL and XIC compare?
CGL has an expense ratio of 0.55%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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