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When evaluating costs, FHIS features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, FHIS has returned 1.5% year-to-date with +$95 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.5% 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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FHIS
XIC
| AuM | $390.46 M | $31,310.89 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FHIS | +0.20% | +0.75% | +1.50% | +3.15% | +13.78% |
XIC | +0.59% | +3.22% | +12.50% | +31.70% | +89.28% | |
| Flows | FHIS | +$34 M | +$69 M | +$95 M | +$170 M | +$336 M |
XIC | +$820 M | +$1,912 M | +$6,530 M | +$7,821 M | +$12,618 M |
FHIS vs XIC exposure
Countries
FHIS
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
FHIS
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 July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FHIS
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
FHIS
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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FHIS
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 | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.25% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 12, 2022 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about FHIS and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FHIS or XIC?
As of July 17, 2026, FHIS has returned 1.50% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.50%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FHIS or XIC?
As of July 17, 2026, FHIS manages $390.46 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.31 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FHIS and XIC managed?
FHIS 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: FHIS or XIC?
Year to date, FHIS has seen +$95.09 M in net flows, compared with +$6,530.40 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FHIS and XIC compare?
FHIS has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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