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When evaluating costs, GCBD features a management fee (MER) of 0.3%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, GCBD has returned 0.2% year-to-date with -$9 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 16.76% 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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GCBD
XIC
| AuM | $45.59 M | $34,600.11 M |
| Management Fees | 0.30% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.38% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 4, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GCBD | -0.30% | -0.91% | -0.20% | -0.00% | +14.77% |
XIC | +2.14% | +4.22% | +16.76% | +29.09% | +93.94% | |
| Flows | GCBD | +$0 M | +$1 M | -$9 M | -$13 M | -$22 M |
XIC | +$1,611 M | +$3,093 M | +$8,627 M | +$9,722 M | +$14,703 M |
GCBD vs XIC exposure
Countries
GCBD
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.46%
Sectors
GCBD
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.75%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.19%
As of September 4, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GCBD
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
GCBD
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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GCBD
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 | 3.30% | 1.93% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 30, 2021 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about GCBD and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GCBD or XIC?
As of September 4, 2026, GCBD has returned -0.20% year to date, while XIC has returned 16.76%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GCBD or XIC?
As of September 4, 2026, GCBD manages $45.59 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.60 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GCBD and XIC managed?
GCBD 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: GCBD or XIC?
Year to date, GCBD has seen -$8.79 M in net flows, compared with +$8,626.58 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GCBD and XIC compare?
GCBD has an expense ratio of 0.38%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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