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When evaluating costs, HLIF features a management fee (MER) of 0.65%, compared to 0.2% for XEI. Performance-wise, HLIF has returned 21.54% year-to-date with +$77 M in net flows, whereas XEI is at 28.87% with +$823 M. 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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HLIF
XEI
| AuM | $233.45 M | $4,459.15 M |
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.79% | 0.22% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.39% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HLIF | +3.24% | -0.05% | +21.54% | +27.75% | +97.02% |
XEI | +4.01% | +0.14% | +28.87% | +34.81% | +107.33% | |
| Flows | HLIF | +$22 M | +$47 M | +$77 M | +$80 M | +$83 M |
XEI | -$4 M | +$104 M | +$823 M | +$1,062 M | +$1,622 M |
HLIF vs XEI exposure
Countries
HLIF
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Canada
92.81%
Other
7.19%
Sectors
HLIF
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Finance
36.41%
Energy
30.52%
Utilities
9.08%
Telecommunications
7.23%
Other
16.77%
As of October 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HLIF
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
5.37%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.16%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
5.13%
Royal Bank of Canada
5.05%
Nutrien Ltd.
4.42%
Enbridge, Inc.
4.37%
TC Energy Corp.
4.23%
Bank of Montreal
4.23%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.98%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.70%
Diversification
HLIF
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 75 total
45.64%
Characteristics
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HLIF
XEI
| Provider | Harvest Portfolios Group | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 6.28% | 3.38% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 13, 2022 | April 12, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about HLIF and XEI
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HLIF or XEI?
As of October 28, 2026, HLIF has returned 21.54% year to date, while XEI has returned 28.87%. XEI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HLIF or XEI?
As of October 28, 2026, HLIF manages $233.45 M in assets, while XEI manages $4.46 B. XEI is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HLIF and XEI managed?
HLIF is actively managed by Harvest Portfolios Group. It does not track an index. XEI is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HLIF or XEI?
Year to date, HLIF has seen +$76.90 M in net flows, compared with +$822.88 M for XEI. XEI has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HLIF and XEI compare?
HLIF has an expense ratio of 0.79%, while XEI has an expense ratio of 0.22%.
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