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Accelerate Absolute Return Hedge Fund (HDGE) and iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HDGE focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Consumer Staples, while XIC leans towards Financials, Materials, and Energy. When evaluating costs, HDGE features a management fee (MER) of 0%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HDGE has returned 5% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 6.93% with +$5 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
HDGE
XIC
| AuM | $43.72 M | $27,979.78 M |
| Management Fees | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 3.95% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 10, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HDGE | +4.71% | +5.22% | +5.00% | +14.80% | +35.77% |
XIC | +1.57% | +3.08% | +6.93% | +49.93% | +80.94% | |
| Flows | HDGE | -$1 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | -$6 M | +$29 M |
XIC | +$1,703 M | +$4,222 M | +$4,543 M | +$7,061 M | +$10,400 M |
HDGE vs XIC exposure
Countries
HDGE
Australia
33.58%
USA
27.74%
Canada
19.95%
Other
9.27%
Other
9.46%
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
HDGE
Other
37.37%
Financials
11.96%
Consumer Discretionary
10.07%
Consumer Staples
9.02%
Communication Services
8.61%
Other
22.98%
XIC
Financials
27.79%
Materials
18.28%
Energy
16.04%
Other
13.24%
Other
24.66%
As of April 10, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HDGE
AU000000IDR4
33.58%
INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS
1.99%
TENET HEALTHCARE
1.98%
ENERFLEX
1.96%
ENDEAVOUR MINING
1.89%
HERBALIFE NUTRITION
1.87%
WESDOME GOLD MINES
1.81%
NEW YORK TIMES
1.80%
CENTERRA GOLD
1.77%
MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR
1.77%
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
6.50%
TORONTO DOMINION
4.58%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.09%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.50%
ENBRIDGE
3.21%
BANK OF MONTREAL
2.84%
CA11271J1075
2.63%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.60%
BNS
2.60%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
2.53%
Diversification
HDGE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 124 total
50.43%
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
35.08%
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 | 1.40% | 2.09% |
| 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 April 10, 2026, HDGE has returned 5.00% year to date, while XIC has returned 6.93%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HDGE or XIC?
As of April 10, 2026, HDGE manages $43.72 M in assets, while XIC manages $27.98 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.
What sectors do HDGE and XIC emphasize?
HDGE is most exposed to Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and Consumer Staples. XIC is most exposed to Financials, Materials, and Energy.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HDGE or XIC?
Year to date, HDGE has seen +$0.71 M in net flows, compared with +$4,542.64 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%.
What are the top holdings of HDGE and XIC?
HDGE's largest holdings include INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS and TENET HEALTHCARE. XIC's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
Which ETF is more diversified: HDGE or XIC?
HDGE holds 111 securities, while XIC holds 193. On holdings count, XIC is the more diversified portfolio.
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