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When evaluating costs, HDGE features a management fee (MER) of 0%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HDGE has returned 4.17% year-to-date with -$3 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 13.76% with +$10 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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HDGE
XIC
| AuM | $38.82 M | $35,151.98 M |
| Management Fees | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 3.95% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HDGE | +5.21% | +4.56% | +4.17% | +6.43% | +26.15% |
XIC | -1.41% | +2.05% | +13.76% | +20.30% | +100.33% | |
| Flows | HDGE | -$4 M | -$5 M | -$3 M | -$3 M | +$19 M |
XIC | +$1,629 M | +$4,243 M | +$10,255 M | +$11,563 M | +$16,455 M |
HDGE vs XIC exposure
Countries
HDGE
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.58%
Sectors
HDGE
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
40.52%
Non-Energy Materials
18.87%
Energy
16.69%
Industrials
7.86%
Other
16.05%
As of October 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HDGE
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.63%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.40%
Shopify, Inc.
4.80%
Bank of Montreal
3.19%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.00%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.95%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.79%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.79%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.75%
Brookfield Corp.
2.35%
Diversification
HDGE
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
37.65%
Characteristics
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HDGE
XIC
| Provider | Accelerate Financial Technologies | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 10, 2019 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about HDGE and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HDGE or XIC?
As of October 2, 2026, HDGE has returned 4.17% year to date, while XIC has returned 13.76%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HDGE or XIC?
As of October 2, 2026, HDGE manages $38.82 M in assets, while XIC manages $35.15 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HDGE and XIC managed?
HDGE is actively managed by Accelerate Financial Technologies. 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: HDGE or XIC?
Year to date, HDGE has seen -$3.44 M in net flows, compared with +$10,255.37 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HDGE and XIC compare?
HDGE has an expense ratio of 3.95%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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