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When evaluating costs, DLR features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, DLR has returned 3.95% year-to-date with +$66 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.78% with +$7 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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DLR
XIC
| AuM | $317.57 M | $31,737.82 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.57% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | 2.93% | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DLR | -0.79% | +3.48% | +3.95% | +5.07% | +15.62% |
XIC | +1.64% | +4.55% | +12.78% | +31.22% | +85.86% | |
| Flows | DLR | -$5 M | -$26 M | +$66 M | +$98 M | +$158 M |
XIC | +$945 M | +$1,839 M | +$6,880 M | +$8,197 M | +$12,994 M |
DLR vs XIC exposure
Countries
DLR
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
DLR
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
42.08%
Energy
16.27%
Non-Energy Materials
15.91%
Industrials
8.25%
Other
17.49%
As of July 29, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
DLR
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.22%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.77%
Shopify, Inc.
3.97%
Bank of Montreal
3.52%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.36%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.04%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.01%
Brookfield Corp.
2.59%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.35%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.25%
Diversification
DLR
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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DLR
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg USDCAD Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Currencies | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | No income | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.90% | 1.99% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 11, 2011 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about DLR and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: DLR or XIC?
As of July 29, 2026, DLR has returned 3.95% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.78%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: DLR or XIC?
As of July 29, 2026, DLR manages $317.57 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.74 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are DLR and XIC managed?
DLR is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Bloomberg USDCAD Index - CAD 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: DLR or XIC?
Year to date, DLR has seen +$66.47 M in net flows, compared with +$6,879.87 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of DLR and XIC compare?
DLR has an expense ratio of 0.57%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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