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When evaluating costs, CGL.C features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, CGL.C has returned 11.43% year-to-date with +$42 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 8.22% 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.C
XIC
| AuM | $867.52 M | $28,393.00 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.55% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 14, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CGL.C | -3.58% | +2.95% | +11.43% | +47.46% | +139.82% |
XIC | +3.95% | +4.19% | +8.22% | +46.33% | +80.41% | |
| Flows | CGL.C | +$0 M | +$42 M | +$42 M | +$53 M | +$202 M |
XIC | +$1,633 M | +$4,194 M | +$4,619 M | +$7,108 M | +$10,489 M |
CGL.C vs XIC exposure
Countries
CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Financials
27.79%
Materials
18.28%
Energy
16.04%
Other
13.24%
Other
24.66%
As of April 14, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
6.50%
TORONTO DOMINION
4.58%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.09%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.50%
ENBRIDGE
3.21%
BANK OF MONTREAL
2.84%
CA11271J1075
2.63%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.60%
BNS
2.60%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
2.53%
Diversification
CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
35.08%
Characteristics
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CGL.C
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 | No income | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.07% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 31, 2011 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about CGL.C and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGL.C or XIC?
As of April 14, 2026, CGL.C has returned 11.43% year to date, while XIC has returned 8.22%. CGL.C is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGL.C or XIC?
As of April 14, 2026, CGL.C manages $867.52 M in assets, while XIC manages $28.39 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGL.C and XIC managed?
CGL.C 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.C or XIC?
Year to date, CGL.C has seen +$42.49 M in net flows, compared with +$4,618.64 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGL.C and XIC compare?
CGL.C has an expense ratio of 0.55%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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