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When evaluating costs, HLIT features a management fee (MER) of 0.89%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HLIT has returned 6.52% year-to-date with -$1 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 15.39% with +$9 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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HLIT
XIC
| AuM | $20.86 M | $34,170.67 M |
| Management Fees | 0.89% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.89% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HLIT | +7.29% | -15.15% | +6.52% | +51.46% | -29.89% |
XIC | +0.94% | +3.15% | +15.39% | +28.94% | +91.66% | |
| Flows | HLIT | +$0 M | -$1 M | -$1 M | +$2 M | -$2 M |
XIC | +$1,588 M | +$3,137 M | +$8,603 M | +$9,671 M | +$14,680 M |
HLIT vs XIC exposure
Countries
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.21%
Sectors
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.50%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.44%
As of September 2, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.10%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.52%
Shopify, Inc.
4.12%
Bank of Montreal
3.45%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.34%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.00%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.98%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.72%
Brookfield Corp.
2.48%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.17%
Diversification
HLIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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HLIT
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Global Lithium Producers Index NTR - USD | 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 | 0.11% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 23, 2021 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about HLIT and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HLIT or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, HLIT has returned 6.52% year to date, while XIC has returned 15.39%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HLIT or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, HLIT manages $20.86 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.17 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HLIT and XIC managed?
HLIT is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Global Lithium Producers Index NTR - USD 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: HLIT or XIC?
Year to date, HLIT has seen -$0.57 M in net flows, compared with +$8,603.13 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HLIT and XIC compare?
HLIT has an expense ratio of 0.89%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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