ETSX
Evolve S&P/TSX 60 Enhanced Yield Fund ETF

Full ETSX fund page
VS
XIU
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF

Full XIU fund page

Evolve S&P/TSX 60 Enhanced Yield Fund ETF (ETSX) and iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ETSX focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Financials, Materials, and Energy, while XIU leans towards Financials, Energy, and Materials. When evaluating costs, ETSX features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.15% for XIU. Performance-wise, ETSX has returned 4.91% year-to-date with +$23 M in net flows, whereas XIU is at 6.96% with +$381 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of April 24, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
ETSX
+5.05%+2.49%+4.91%+28.37%+54.64%
XIU
+6.20%+3.97%+6.96%+36.29%+72.76%
Flows
ETSX
+$4 M+$17 M+$23 M+$56 M+$96 M
XIU
+$702 M+$419 M+$381 M+$857 M+$3,427 M

ETSX vs XIU exposure

Countries

ETSX
Canada
87.44%
Other
11.98%
XIU
Canada
99.11%

Sectors

ETSX
Financials
31.38%
Other
17.27%
Materials
14.51%
Energy
14.36%
Information Technology
8.47%
Other
14.02%
XIU
Financials
33.11%
Energy
19.04%
Other
12.65%
Materials
12.33%
Information Technology
7.46%
Other
15.41%
As of April 24, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

ETSX
ROYAL BK CANADA
7.98%
TORONTO DOMINION
5.58%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
5.35%
ENBRIDGE
4.15%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.70%
BANK OF MONTREAL
3.42%
CA11271J1075
3.21%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
3.13%
BNS
3.03%
SUNCOR ENERGY
2.72%
XIU
ROYAL BK CANADA
8.43%
TORONTO DOMINION
5.85%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
5.43%
ENBRIDGE
4.41%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.79%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
3.79%
BANK OF MONTREAL
3.57%
CA11271J1075
3.33%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
3.28%
BNS
3.19%

Diversification

ETSX
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 57 total
42.27%
XIU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
45.08%

Characteristics

Compare
ETSX
XIU
ProviderEvolve ETFsiShares
ManagementActively managedPassively managed
Benchmark-S&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield7.75%2.25%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateJanuary 9, 2023September 28, 1999

Frequently asked questions about ETSX and XIU

Which ETF has performed better year to date: ETSX or XIU?
As of April 24, 2026, ETSX has returned 4.91% year to date, while XIU has returned 6.96%. XIU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ETSX or XIU?
As of April 24, 2026, ETSX manages $114.05 M in assets, while XIU manages $21.96 B. XIU is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ETSX and XIU managed?
ETSX is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. It does not track an index. XIU is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do ETSX and XIU emphasize?
ETSX is most exposed to Financials, Materials, and Energy. XIU is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ETSX or XIU?
Year to date, ETSX has seen +$22.86 M in net flows, compared with +$380.79 M for XIU. XIU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ETSX and XIU compare?
ETSX has an expense ratio of 0.69%, while XIU has an expense ratio of 0.18%.
What are the top holdings of ETSX and XIU?
ETSX's largest holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA, TORONTO DOMINION, and SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING. XIU's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
Which ETF is more diversified: ETSX or XIU?
ETSX holds 55 securities, while XIU holds 54. On holdings count, ETSX is the more diversified portfolio.

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