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When evaluating costs, CQLI features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, CQLI has returned 6.38% year-to-date with +$36 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 6.63% 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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CQLI
XIC
| AuM | $650.07 M | $28,393.85 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.45% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.12% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CQLI | +1.63% | +4.10% | +6.38% | +14.44% | +50.85% |
XIC | +5.35% | +1.80% | +6.63% | +38.68% | +77.06% | |
| Flows | CQLI | +$36 M | +$39 M | +$36 M | +$52 M | +$556 M |
XIC | +$1,053 M | +$4,141 M | +$5,040 M | +$7,593 M | +$10,950 M |
CQLI vs XIC exposure
Countries
CQLI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
CQLI
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 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CQLI
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
CQLI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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CQLI
XIC
| Provider | CIBC | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.80% | 2.10% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 16, 2021 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about CQLI and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CQLI or XIC?
As of April 28, 2026, CQLI has returned 6.38% year to date, while XIC has returned 6.63%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CQLI or XIC?
As of April 28, 2026, CQLI manages $650.07 M in assets, while XIC manages $28.39 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CQLI and XIC managed?
CQLI is actively managed by CIBC. 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: CQLI or XIC?
Year to date, CQLI has seen +$35.87 M in net flows, compared with +$5,040.45 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CQLI and XIC compare?
CQLI has an expense ratio of 0.45%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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