BMO Global Communications Index ETF (COMM) and iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that COMM focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Telecommunications, and Consumer Services, while XIT leans towards Technology, Finance, and Consumer Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, COMM features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.55% for XIT. Performance-wise, COMM has returned 5.25% year-to-date with -$33 M in net flows, whereas XIT is at 7.2% with +$41 M. 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
| AuM | $31.35 M | $709.68 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.60% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.23% | -0.27% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | COMM | -0.79% | +1.01% | +5.25% | +9.48% | +75.65% |
XIT | +0.32% | +2.75% | -7.20% | -2.67% | +55.87% | |
| Flows | COMM | -$2 M | -$5 M | -$33 M | -$37 M | -$11 M |
XIT | -$27 M | -$32 M | +$41 M | +$107 M | -$146 M |
COMM vs XIT exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | BMO | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Media and Communications GTR Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.99% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 3, 2018 | March 19, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about COMM and XIT
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