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Franklin U.S. Large Cap Multifactor Index ETF (CA) (FLUS) and iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that FLUS focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary, while XUU leans towards Information Technology, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, FLUS features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.07% for XUU. Performance-wise, FLUS has returned 13.52% year-to-date with +$12 M in net flows, whereas XUU is at 11.37% with +$109 M. 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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FLUS
XUU
| AuM | $137.18 M | $4,530.56 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.07% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.29% | 0.07% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.06% | -0.30% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FLUS | +3.39% | +13.41% | +13.52% | +29.94% | +89.98% |
XUU | +2.80% | +13.13% | +11.37% | +26.91% | +82.61% | |
| Flows | FLUS | +$0 M | +$12 M | +$12 M | +$33 M | +$43 M |
XUU | +$11 M | +$50 M | +$109 M | +$127 M | +$341 M |
FLUS vs XUU exposure
Countries
FLUS
USA
97.06%
XUU
USA
96.65%
Sectors
FLUS
Information Technology
32.48%
Communication Services
11.65%
Consumer Discretionary
11.43%
Health Care
10.37%
Financials
9.95%
Industrials
9.80%
Other
14.31%
XUU
Information Technology
33.96%
Financials
10.29%
Consumer Discretionary
10.05%
Communication Services
9.98%
Industrials
8.97%
Health Care
8.47%
Other
18.26%
As of June 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
FLUS
NVIDIA
7.59%
APPLE
6.90%
MICROSOFT-T
4.62%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.99%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.22%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.17%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.03%
META PLATFORMS
2.29%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.63%
CATERPILLAR
1.58%
XUU
NVIDIA
6.97%
APPLE
5.72%
MICROSOFT-T
4.35%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.72%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.22%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.92%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.57%
META PLATFORMS
1.92%
TESLA
1.54%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.25%
Diversification
FLUS
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 209 total
38.02%
XUU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 2,492 total
34.17%
Characteristics
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FLUS
XUU
| Provider | Franklin Templeton | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LibertyQ US Large Cap Equity Net Tax Index - CAD | S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.67% | 1.03% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 6, 2017 | February 10, 2015 |
Frequently asked questions about FLUS and XUU
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FLUS or XUU?
As of June 11, 2026, FLUS has returned 13.52% year to date, while XUU has returned 11.37%. FLUS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FLUS or XUU?
As of June 11, 2026, FLUS manages $137.18 M in assets, while XUU manages $4.53 B. XUU is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FLUS and XUU managed?
FLUS is passively managed by Franklin Templeton. It tracks the LibertyQ US Large Cap Equity Net Tax Index - CAD benchmark. XUU is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do FLUS and XUU emphasize?
FLUS is most exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. XUU is most exposed to Information Technology, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FLUS or XUU?
Year to date, FLUS has seen +$11.74 M in net flows, compared with +$108.63 M for XUU. XUU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FLUS and XUU compare?
FLUS has an expense ratio of 0.29%, while XUU has an expense ratio of 0.07%.
What are the top holdings of FLUS and XUU?
FLUS's largest holdings include NVIDIA, ALPHABET INC-CL, and APPLE. XUU's top holdings include NVIDIA, ALPHABET INC-CL, and APPLE.
Which ETF is more diversified: FLUS or XUU?
FLUS holds 201 securities, while XUU holds 2168. On holdings count, XUU is the more diversified portfolio.
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