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When evaluating costs, FEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.38%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, FEQT has returned 15.38% year-to-date with +$2 B in net flows, whereas XIC is at 17.02% with +$8 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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FEQT
XIC
| AuM | $5,753.90 M | $33,786.20 M |
| Management Fees | 0.38% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of August 21, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FEQT | +2.22% | +5.64% | +15.38% | +22.21% | +90.59% |
XIC | +3.71% | +7.00% | +17.02% | +33.46% | +100.81% | |
| Flows | FEQT | +$172 M | +$430 M | +$1,831 M | +$2,958 M | +$4,617 M |
XIC | +$1,120 M | +$2,362 M | +$7,729 M | +$8,870 M | +$13,874 M |
FEQT vs XIC exposure
Countries
FEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
FEQT
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 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FEQT
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
FEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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FEQT
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 | Cryptocurrencies, Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 1.92% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 20, 2022 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about FEQT and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FEQT or XIC?
As of August 21, 2026, FEQT has returned 15.38% year to date, while XIC has returned 17.02%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FEQT or XIC?
As of August 21, 2026, FEQT manages $5.75 B in assets, while XIC manages $33.79 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FEQT and XIC managed?
FEQT 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: FEQT or XIC?
Year to date, FEQT has seen +$1,830.77 M in net flows, compared with +$7,728.67 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FEQT and XIC compare?
FEQT has an expense ratio of 0.43%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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