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When evaluating costs, DGGB features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. 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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DGGB
XIC
| AuM | $240.37 M | $34,600.11 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.04% | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 4, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DGGB | -0.32% | -0.57% | - | - | - |
XIC | +2.14% | +4.22% | +16.76% | +29.09% | +93.94% | |
| Flows | DGGB | +$32 M | +$110 M | - | - | - |
XIC | +$1,611 M | +$3,093 M | +$8,627 M | +$9,722 M | +$14,703 M |
DGGB vs XIC exposure
Countries
DGGB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.46%
Sectors
DGGB
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 4, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
DGGB
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
DGGB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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DGGB
XIC
| Provider | Desjardins Investments | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive G7 Government Bond GTR Index - CAD Hedged | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 1.93% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 2, 2026 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about DGGB and XIC
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: DGGB or XIC?
As of September 4, 2026, DGGB manages $240.37 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.60 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are DGGB and XIC managed?
DGGB is passively managed by Desjardins Investments. It tracks the Solactive G7 Government Bond GTR Index - CAD Hedged benchmark. XIC is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
How do the fees of DGGB and XIC compare?
DGGB has an expense ratio of 0.20%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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