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When evaluating costs, GBFD features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, GBFD has returned 1.81% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 14.75% with +$11 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
Compare
GBFD
XIC
| AuM | $19.68 M | $36,440.57 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 22, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GBFD | +0.20% | +0.52% | +1.81% | +2.10% | - |
XIC | +0.26% | +2.21% | +14.75% | +21.15% | +103.31% | |
| Flows | GBFD | +$1 M | +$0 M | -$1 M | +$1 M | - |
XIC | +$2,265 M | +$4,587 M | +$11,229 M | +$12,256 M | +$17,381 M |
GBFD vs XIC exposure
Countries
GBFD
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.58%
Sectors
GBFD
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
40.52%
Non-Energy Materials
18.87%
Energy
16.69%
Industrials
7.86%
Other
16.05%
As of October 22, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GBFD
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.63%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.40%
Shopify, Inc.
4.80%
Bank of Montreal
3.19%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.00%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.95%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.79%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.79%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.75%
Brookfield Corp.
2.35%
Diversification
GBFD
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
37.65%
Characteristics
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GBFD
XIC
| Provider | Guardian Capital | 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 | 1.53% | 1.98% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 9, 2024 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about GBFD and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GBFD or XIC?
As of October 22, 2026, GBFD has returned 1.81% year to date, while XIC has returned 14.75%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GBFD or XIC?
As of October 22, 2026, GBFD manages $19.68 M in assets, while XIC manages $36.44 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GBFD and XIC managed?
GBFD is actively managed by Guardian Capital. 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: GBFD or XIC?
Year to date, GBFD has seen -$0.85 M in net flows, compared with +$11,229.48 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GBFD and XIC compare?
GBFD has an expense ratio of 0.28%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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