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When evaluating costs, GDXU features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, GDXU has returned 4.23% year-to-date with -$16 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 14.31% with +$10 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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GDXU
XIC
| AuM | $273.00 M | $34,728.31 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.35% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 24, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GDXU | -20.53% | +38.45% | -4.23% | +34.73% | +791.40% |
XIC | -2.57% | +3.32% | +14.31% | +22.64% | +95.34% | |
| Flows | GDXU | +$2 M | +$3 M | -$16 M | -$24 M | -$164 M |
XIC | +$1,932 M | +$3,759 M | +$9,661 M | +$10,748 M | +$15,866 M |
GDXU vs XIC exposure
Countries
GDXU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.46%
Sectors
GDXU
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 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GDXU
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
GDXU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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GDXU
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Canadian Gold Miners GTR Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 1.98% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 25, 2007 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about GDXU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GDXU or XIC?
As of September 24, 2026, GDXU has returned -4.23% year to date, while XIC has returned 14.31%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GDXU or XIC?
As of September 24, 2026, GDXU manages $273.00 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.73 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GDXU and XIC managed?
GDXU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Gold Miners GTR Index - CAD benchmark. 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: GDXU or XIC?
Year to date, GDXU has seen -$15.72 M in net flows, compared with +$9,660.92 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GDXU and XIC compare?
GDXU has an expense ratio of 1.35%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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