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When evaluating costs, GIUS features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.1% for XDIV. Performance-wise, GIUS has returned 12.61% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XDIV is at 32.84% with +$2 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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GIUS
XDIV
| AuM | $20.30 M | $6,591.68 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.10% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.69% | 0.11% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.95% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GIUS | -0.23% | +3.18% | +12.61% | +10.33% | +97.93% |
XDIV | +3.51% | +4.24% | +32.84% | +43.24% | +121.92% | |
| Flows | GIUS | -$0 M | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$10 M |
XDIV | +$154 M | +$413 M | +$1,550 M | +$1,963 M | +$3,618 M |
GIUS vs XDIV exposure
Countries
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
Canada
95.01%
Sectors
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
Finance
45.46%
Energy
31.18%
Utilities
8.97%
Other
14.39%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
9.23%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
9.14%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
8.96%
Royal Bank of Canada
8.90%
Manulife Financial Corp.
8.82%
Sun Life Financial, Inc.
8.13%
Power Corp of Canada
6.55%
Pembina Pipeline Corp.
5.26%
Fortis, Inc.
5.22%
Restaurant Brands International, Inc.
4.67%
Diversification
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 21 total
74.88%
Characteristics
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GIUS
XDIV
| Provider | Guardian Capital | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | MSCI Canada High Dividend Yield 10% Security Capped Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 3.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 11, 2020 | June 7, 2017 |
Frequently asked questions about GIUS and XDIV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GIUS or XDIV?
As of October 16, 2026, GIUS has returned 12.61% year to date, while XDIV has returned 32.84%. XDIV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GIUS or XDIV?
As of October 16, 2026, GIUS manages $20.30 M in assets, while XDIV manages $6.59 B. XDIV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GIUS and XDIV managed?
GIUS is actively managed by Guardian Capital. It does not track an index. XDIV is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the MSCI Canada High Dividend Yield 10% Security Capped Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: GIUS or XDIV?
Year to date, GIUS has seen +$0.99 M in net flows, compared with +$1,549.85 M for XDIV. XDIV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GIUS and XDIV compare?
GIUS has an expense ratio of 0.69%, while XDIV has an expense ratio of 0.11%.
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