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When evaluating costs, GSDB features a management fee (MER) of 0.3%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. 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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GSDB
XIC
| AuM | $2.38 M | $33,942.31 M |
| Management Fees | 0.30% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.30% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GSDB | -0.40% | -0.11% | - | - | - |
XIC | +0.20% | +3.68% | +14.54% | +28.00% | +89.03% | |
| Flows | GSDB | -$0 M | -$0 M | - | - | - |
XIC | +$1,611 M | +$3,127 M | +$8,626 M | +$9,695 M | +$14,703 M |
GSDB vs XIC exposure
Countries
GSDB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.21%
Sectors
GSDB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.50%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.44%
As of September 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GSDB
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
GSDB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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GSDB
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 | - | 1.96% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 10, 2026 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about GSDB and XIC
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GSDB or XIC?
As of September 1, 2026, GSDB manages $2.38 M in assets, while XIC manages $33.94 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GSDB and XIC managed?
GSDB 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.
How do the fees of GSDB and XIC compare?
GSDB has an expense ratio of 0.30%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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