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When evaluating costs, FJFB features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, FJFB has returned 0.16% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 15.39% 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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FJFB
XIC
| AuM | $12.63 M | $34,170.67 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.63% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FJFB | -1.14% | -1.51% | +0.16% | +1.41% | +13.95% |
XIC | +0.94% | +3.15% | +15.39% | +28.94% | +91.66% | |
| Flows | FJFB | -$0 M | +$1 M | +$0 M | -$3 M | -$10 M |
XIC | +$1,588 M | +$3,137 M | +$8,603 M | +$9,671 M | +$14,680 M |
FJFB vs XIC exposure
Countries
FJFB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.21%
Sectors
FJFB
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 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FJFB
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
FJFB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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FJFB
XIC
| Provider | First Trust | 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 | 3.41% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 18, 2021 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about FJFB and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FJFB or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, FJFB has returned 0.16% year to date, while XIC has returned 15.39%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FJFB or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, FJFB manages $12.63 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.17 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FJFB and XIC managed?
FJFB is actively managed by First Trust. 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: FJFB or XIC?
Year to date, FJFB has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with +$8,603.13 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FJFB and XIC compare?
FJFB has an expense ratio of 0.63%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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