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When evaluating costs, DXAU features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, DXAU has returned 9.59% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 8.06% 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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DXAU
XIC
| AuM | $109.91 M | $28,351.59 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.73% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DXAU | +6.92% | -0.68% | +9.59% | +77.87% | - |
XIC | +3.80% | +3.64% | +8.06% | +44.66% | +79.61% | |
| Flows | DXAU | +$13 M | +$5 M | +$3 M | -$21 M | - |
XIC | +$1,632 M | +$4,004 M | +$4,618 M | +$7,077 M | +$10,502 M |
DXAU vs XIC exposure
Countries
DXAU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
DXAU
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 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
DXAU
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
DXAU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
35.08%
Characteristics
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DXAU
XIC
| Provider | Dynamic Funds | 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 | 0.00% | 2.07% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 2, 2024 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about DXAU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: DXAU or XIC?
As of April 16, 2026, DXAU has returned 9.59% year to date, while XIC has returned 8.06%. DXAU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: DXAU or XIC?
As of April 16, 2026, DXAU manages $109.91 M in assets, while XIC manages $28.35 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are DXAU and XIC managed?
DXAU is actively managed by Dynamic Funds. 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: DXAU or XIC?
Year to date, DXAU has seen +$3.12 M in net flows, compared with +$4,618.37 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of DXAU and XIC compare?
DXAU has an expense ratio of 0.73%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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