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When evaluating costs, GLDU features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, GLDU has returned 0.59% year-to-date with +$6 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 17.02% with +$8 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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GLDU
XIC
| AuM | $55.45 M | $33,786.20 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.60% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of August 21, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GLDU | +27.14% | -0.55% | -0.59% | +57.49% | +268.94% |
XIC | +3.71% | +7.00% | +17.02% | +33.46% | +100.81% | |
| Flows | GLDU | -$3 M | -$3 M | +$6 M | +$8 M | +$11 M |
XIC | +$1,120 M | +$2,362 M | +$7,729 M | +$8,870 M | +$13,874 M |
GLDU vs XIC exposure
Countries
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
42.08%
Energy
16.27%
Non-Energy Materials
15.91%
Industrials
8.25%
Other
17.49%
As of August 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.22%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.77%
Shopify, Inc.
3.97%
Bank of Montreal
3.52%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.36%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.04%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.01%
Brookfield Corp.
2.59%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.35%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.25%
Diversification
GLDU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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GLDU
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Gold Front Month MD Rolling Futures Index ER - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 1.92% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 22, 2008 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about GLDU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GLDU or XIC?
As of August 21, 2026, GLDU has returned -0.59% year to date, while XIC has returned 17.02%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GLDU or XIC?
As of August 21, 2026, GLDU manages $55.45 M in assets, while XIC manages $33.79 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GLDU and XIC managed?
GLDU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Gold Front Month MD Rolling Futures Index ER - USD 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: GLDU or XIC?
Year to date, GLDU has seen +$6.26 M in net flows, compared with +$7,728.67 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GLDU and XIC compare?
GLDU has an expense ratio of 1.60%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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