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When evaluating costs, FBAL features a management fee (MER) of 0.37%, compared to 0.18% for XCNS. Performance-wise, FBAL has returned 9.16% year-to-date with +$4 B in net flows, whereas XCNS is at 6.07% with +$117 M. 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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FBAL
XCNS
| AuM | $10,567.83 M | $443.98 M |
| Management Fees | 0.37% | 0.18% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.41% | 0.18% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FBAL | +1.18% | +1.24% | +9.16% | +8.49% | +56.32% |
XCNS | +0.99% | +0.07% | +6.07% | +6.38% | +40.61% | |
| Flows | FBAL | +$290 M | +$867 M | +$3,654 M | +$4,808 M | +$8,955 M |
XCNS | +$12 M | +$30 M | +$117 M | +$150 M | +$287 M |
FBAL vs XCNS exposure
Countries
FBAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XCNS
Canada
54.65%
USA
30.56%
Other
14.78%
Sectors
FBAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XCNS
Finance
23.22%
Sovereign
18.62%
Technology
11.13%
Municipal
10.80%
Other
36.23%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FBAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XCNS
NVIDIA Corp.
1.36%
Apple, Inc.
1.19%
Microsoft Corp.
0.96%
Royal Bank of Canada
0.76%
Amazon.com, Inc.
0.65%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1sep2030, CAD
0.58%
Canada, Bonds 2.75% 1mar2031, CAD
0.57%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1dec2035, CAD
0.56%
Canada, Bonds 3.25% 1jun2036, CAD
0.55%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
0.54%
Diversification
FBAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XCNS
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 21,879 total
7.72%
Characteristics
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FBAL
XCNS
| Provider | Fidelity | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| Replication Method | - | - |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.67% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 12, 2021 | August 7, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about FBAL and XCNS
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FBAL or XCNS?
As of October 16, 2026, FBAL has returned 9.16% year to date, while XCNS has returned 6.07%. FBAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FBAL or XCNS?
As of October 16, 2026, FBAL manages $10.57 B in assets, while XCNS manages $443.98 M. FBAL is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FBAL and XCNS managed?
FBAL is actively managed by Fidelity. It does not track an index. XCNS is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FBAL or XCNS?
Year to date, FBAL has seen +$3,654.48 M in net flows, compared with +$116.58 M for XCNS. FBAL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FBAL and XCNS compare?
FBAL has an expense ratio of 0.41%, while XCNS has an expense ratio of 0.18%.
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