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When evaluating costs, FCLS features a management fee (MER) of 0.95%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, FCLS has returned 9.41% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 16% 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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FCLS
XIC
| AuM | $10.53 M | $36,835.30 M |
| Management Fees | 0.95% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.27% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCLS | +0.95% | +2.52% | +9.41% | +10.89% | - |
XIC | +2.09% | +2.88% | +16.00% | +21.37% | +99.54% | |
| Flows | FCLS | +$1 M | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | - |
XIC | +$2,625 M | +$4,767 M | +$11,229 M | +$12,392 M | +$17,393 M |
FCLS vs XIC exposure
Countries
FCLS
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.58%
Sectors
FCLS
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 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FCLS
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
FCLS
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
37.65%
Characteristics
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FCLS
XIC
| Provider | Fidelity | 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 | 0.60% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 1, 2024 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about FCLS and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FCLS or XIC?
As of October 16, 2026, FCLS has returned 9.41% year to date, while XIC has returned 16.00%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FCLS or XIC?
As of October 16, 2026, FCLS manages $10.53 M in assets, while XIC manages $36.84 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FCLS and XIC managed?
FCLS is actively managed by Fidelity. 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: FCLS or XIC?
Year to date, FCLS has seen +$0.73 M in net flows, compared with +$11,229.32 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FCLS and XIC compare?
FCLS has an expense ratio of 1.27%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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