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When evaluating costs, FCUL features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, FCUL has returned 11.51% year-to-date with +$706 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 15.39% with +$7 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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FCUL
XIC
| AuM | $2,184.86 M | $32,632.80 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.39% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.72% | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of August 6, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FCUL | +0.04% | +8.56% | +11.51% | +12.39% | +49.69% |
XIC | +2.78% | +6.91% | +15.39% | +32.36% | +94.09% | |
| Flows | FCUL | +$73 M | +$199 M | +$706 M | +$1,132 M | +$1,852 M |
XIC | +$913 M | +$1,836 M | +$7,038 M | +$8,277 M | +$13,152 M |
FCUL vs XIC exposure
Countries
FCUL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
FCUL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
42.08%
Energy
16.27%
Non-Energy Materials
15.91%
Industrials
8.25%
Other
17.49%
As of August 6, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FCUL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.22%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.77%
Shopify, Inc.
3.97%
Bank of Montreal
3.52%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.36%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.04%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.01%
Brookfield Corp.
2.59%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.35%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.25%
Diversification
FCUL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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FCUL
XIC
| Provider | Fidelity | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Fidelity Canada U.S. Low Volatility GTR Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.21% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 24, 2019 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about FCUL and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FCUL or XIC?
As of August 6, 2026, FCUL has returned 11.51% year to date, while XIC has returned 15.39%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FCUL or XIC?
As of August 6, 2026, FCUL manages $2.18 B in assets, while XIC manages $32.63 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FCUL and XIC managed?
FCUL is passively managed by Fidelity. It tracks the Fidelity Canada U.S. Low Volatility GTR Index - CAD benchmark. 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: FCUL or XIC?
Year to date, FCUL has seen +$705.91 M in net flows, compared with +$7,038.39 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FCUL and XIC compare?
FCUL has an expense ratio of 0.39%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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