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When evaluating costs, FCII features a management fee (MER) of 0.99%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, FCII has returned 10.28% year-to-date with +$4 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 14.54% with +$9 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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FCII
XIC
| AuM | $23.16 M | $33,942.31 M |
| Management Fees | 0.99% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.92% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCII | -3.86% | -2.41% | +10.28% | +18.62% | +49.03% |
XIC | +0.20% | +3.68% | +14.54% | +28.00% | +89.03% | |
| Flows | FCII | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$4 M | +$6 M | +$2 M |
XIC | +$1,611 M | +$3,127 M | +$8,626 M | +$9,695 M | +$14,703 M |
FCII vs XIC exposure
Countries
FCII
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.21%
Sectors
FCII
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.50%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.44%
As of September 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FCII
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.10%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.52%
Shopify, Inc.
4.12%
Bank of Montreal
3.45%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.34%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.00%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.98%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.72%
Brookfield Corp.
2.48%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.17%
Diversification
FCII
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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FCII
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 | 3.41% | 1.96% |
| Meets ESG criteria | Yes | No |
| Inception Date | June 29, 2021 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about FCII and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FCII or XIC?
As of September 1, 2026, FCII has returned 10.28% year to date, while XIC has returned 14.54%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FCII or XIC?
As of September 1, 2026, FCII manages $23.16 M in assets, while XIC manages $33.94 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FCII and XIC managed?
FCII 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: FCII or XIC?
Year to date, FCII has seen +$4.21 M in net flows, compared with +$8,626.23 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FCII and XIC compare?
FCII has an expense ratio of 0.92%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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