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When evaluating costs, HFIN features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HFIN has returned 23.46% year-to-date with +$72 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 11.84% 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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HFIN
XIC
| AuM | $463.92 M | $30,591.63 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 2.18% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HFIN | +11.26% | +26.39% | +23.46% | +59.64% | +177.77% |
XIC | +4.29% | +7.25% | +11.84% | +35.39% | +91.44% | |
| Flows | HFIN | +$13 M | +$35 M | +$72 M | +$100 M | +$162 M |
XIC | +$414 M | +$2,859 M | +$5,834 M | +$7,724 M | +$11,873 M |
HFIN vs XIC exposure
Countries
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
HFIN
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 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HFIN
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
HFIN
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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HFIN
XIC
| Provider | Hamilton ETFs | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight TR 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 | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 26, 2022 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about HFIN and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HFIN or XIC?
As of June 17, 2026, HFIN has returned 23.46% year to date, while XIC has returned 11.84%. HFIN is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HFIN or XIC?
As of June 17, 2026, HFIN manages $463.92 M in assets, while XIC manages $30.59 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HFIN and XIC managed?
HFIN is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Financials Equal-Weight TR 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: HFIN or XIC?
Year to date, HFIN has seen +$72.04 M in net flows, compared with +$5,834.48 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HFIN and XIC compare?
HFIN has an expense ratio of 2.18%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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