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When evaluating costs, GRCC features a management fee (MER) of 0.49%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, GRCC has returned 10.15% year-to-date with +$8 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.84% with +$7 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
GRCC
XIC
| AuM | $20.15 M | $31,505.57 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.65% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 21, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GRCC | -0.53% | +6.69% | +10.15% | +19.05% | - |
XIC | +1.25% | +5.17% | +12.84% | +32.43% | +86.89% | |
| Flows | GRCC | +$1 M | +$2 M | +$8 M | +$8 M | - |
XIC | +$718 M | +$1,969 M | +$6,631 M | +$7,896 M | +$12,726 M |
GRCC vs XIC exposure
Countries
GRCC
Other
100.00%
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
GRCC
Other
100.00%
XIC
Finance
42.08%
Energy
16.27%
Non-Energy Materials
15.91%
Industrials
8.25%
Other
17.49%
As of July 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GRCC
CA37964A1030
27.55%
CA37962B1031
20.21%
CA3799261084
18.15%
CA37964D1078
17.05%
CA37955S1056
7.26%
CA37962P1027
5.95%
CA37893D1033
3.55%
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
GRCC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 7 total
99.72%
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
Compare
GRCC
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 8.37% | 1.99% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 10, 2023 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about GRCC and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GRCC or XIC?
As of July 21, 2026, GRCC has returned 10.15% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.84%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GRCC or XIC?
As of July 21, 2026, GRCC manages $20.15 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.51 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GRCC and XIC managed?
GRCC is actively managed by Global X. 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: GRCC or XIC?
Year to date, GRCC has seen +$8.00 M in net flows, compared with +$6,631.12 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GRCC and XIC compare?
GRCC has an expense ratio of 0.65%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
Which ETF is more diversified: GRCC or XIC?
GRCC holds 1 securities, while XIC holds 219. On holdings count, XIC is the more diversified portfolio.
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