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When evaluating costs, FCID features a management fee (MER) of 0.45%, compared to 0.2% for XEI. Performance-wise, FCID has returned 17.89% year-to-date with +$193 M in net flows, whereas XEI is at 29.27% with +$827 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
Compare
FCID
XEI
| AuM | $452.48 M | $4,477.16 M |
| Management Fees | 0.45% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.50% | 0.22% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.35% | -0.43% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCID | +0.97% | -0.41% | +17.89% | +21.85% | +81.49% |
XEI | +4.36% | +1.61% | +29.27% | +35.42% | +98.14% | |
| Flows | FCID | +$48 M | +$76 M | +$193 M | +$226 M | +$314 M |
XEI | +$12 M | +$92 M | +$827 M | +$1,042 M | +$1,626 M |
FCID vs XEI exposure
Countries
FCID
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Canada
92.99%
Other
7.01%
Sectors
FCID
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Finance
35.91%
Energy
30.27%
Utilities
10.50%
Other
23.32%
As of November 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FCID
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.21%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
5.20%
Royal Bank of Canada
5.03%
Enbridge, Inc.
4.99%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
4.84%
TC Energy Corp.
4.38%
Nutrien Ltd.
4.29%
Bank of Montreal
4.21%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.99%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.62%
Diversification
FCID
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 75 total
45.74%
Characteristics
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FCID
XEI
| Provider | Fidelity | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Fidelity Canada International High Dividend Index TR - CAD | S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.68% | 3.37% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 18, 2018 | April 12, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about FCID and XEI
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FCID or XEI?
As of November 2, 2026, FCID has returned 17.89% year to date, while XEI has returned 29.27%. XEI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FCID or XEI?
As of November 2, 2026, FCID manages $452.48 M in assets, while XEI manages $4.48 B. XEI is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FCID and XEI managed?
FCID is passively managed by Fidelity. It tracks the Fidelity Canada International High Dividend Index TR - CAD benchmark. XEI is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FCID or XEI?
Year to date, FCID has seen +$193.31 M in net flows, compared with +$826.95 M for XEI. XEI has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FCID and XEI compare?
FCID has an expense ratio of 0.50%, while XEI has an expense ratio of 0.22%.
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