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When evaluating costs, HCAL features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HCAL has returned 36.81% year-to-date with +$8 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 10.99% with +$6 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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HCAL
XIC
| AuM | $1,065.24 M | $30,437.14 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.08% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 19, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HCAL | +14.00% | +36.30% | +36.81% | +94.59% | +197.51% |
XIC | +3.50% | +10.01% | +10.99% | +34.54% | +89.98% | |
| Flows | HCAL | +$3 M | +$10 M | +$8 M | +$3 M | -$3 M |
XIC | +$493 M | +$2,749 M | +$5,913 M | +$7,777 M | +$11,952 M |
HCAL vs XIC exposure
Countries
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Financials
29.96%
Energy
17.73%
Materials
14.57%
Other
13.30%
Other
24.44%
As of June 19, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
7.02%
TORONTO DOMINION
5.05%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.16%
ENBRIDGE
3.38%
BANK OF MONTREAL
3.00%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.89%
CA11271J1075
2.78%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
2.78%
BNS
2.68%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
2.63%
Diversification
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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HCAL
XIC
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion GTR Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.15% | 2.02% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 14, 2020 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about HCAL and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HCAL or XIC?
As of June 19, 2026, HCAL has returned 36.81% year to date, while XIC has returned 10.99%. HCAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HCAL or XIC?
As of June 19, 2026, HCAL manages $1.07 B in assets, while XIC manages $30.44 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HCAL and XIC managed?
HCAL is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion 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: HCAL or XIC?
Year to date, HCAL has seen +$8.23 M in net flows, compared with +$5,912.78 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HCAL and XIC compare?
HCAL has an expense ratio of 2.08%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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