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When evaluating costs, EQY features a management fee (MER) of 0.13%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, EQY has returned 17.42% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 14.36% with +$11 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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EQY
XIC
| AuM | $6.13 M | $36,143.11 M |
| Management Fees | 0.13% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.22% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 9, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | EQY | +2.77% | +2.95% | +17.42% | +19.14% | - |
XIC | -0.42% | +1.87% | +14.36% | +20.45% | +97.92% | |
| Flows | EQY | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$3 M | - |
XIC | +$2,418 M | +$4,830 M | +$11,056 M | +$12,306 M | +$17,195 M |
EQY vs XIC exposure
Countries
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.58%
Sectors
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
40.52%
Non-Energy Materials
18.87%
Energy
16.69%
Industrials
7.86%
Other
16.05%
As of October 9, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.63%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.40%
Shopify, Inc.
4.80%
Bank of Montreal
3.19%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.00%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.95%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.79%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.79%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.75%
Brookfield Corp.
2.35%
Diversification
EQY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
37.65%
Characteristics
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EQY
XIC
| Provider | Franklin Templeton | 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 | 1.17% | 1.98% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 5, 2024 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about EQY and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: EQY or XIC?
As of October 9, 2026, EQY has returned 17.42% year to date, while XIC has returned 14.36%. EQY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: EQY or XIC?
As of October 9, 2026, EQY manages $6.13 M in assets, while XIC manages $36.14 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are EQY and XIC managed?
EQY is actively managed by Franklin Templeton. 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: EQY or XIC?
Year to date, EQY has seen +$2.83 M in net flows, compared with +$11,056.38 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of EQY and XIC compare?
EQY has an expense ratio of 0.22%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
Recent articles about EQY and XIC
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Posted on 8/6/2024 by ETF Market Canada inETF Ecosystem
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