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When evaluating costs, HOU features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HOU has returned 84.77% year-to-date with -$33 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 10.99% 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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HOU
XIC
| AuM | $143.52 M | $30,437.14 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.40% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 19, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HOU | -44.36% | -29.30% | +84.77% | +19.99% | +41.26% |
XIC | +3.50% | +10.01% | +10.99% | +34.54% | +89.98% | |
| Flows | HOU | +$60 M | -$1 M | -$33 M | +$7 M | -$139 M |
XIC | +$493 M | +$2,749 M | +$5,913 M | +$7,777 M | +$11,952 M |
HOU vs XIC exposure
Countries
HOU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
HOU
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 19, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HOU
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
HOU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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HOU
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Horizons Crude Oil Rolling Futures Index - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.02% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 15, 2008 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about HOU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HOU or XIC?
As of June 19, 2026, HOU has returned 84.77% year to date, while XIC has returned 10.99%. HOU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HOU or XIC?
As of June 19, 2026, HOU manages $143.52 M in assets, while XIC manages $30.44 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HOU and XIC managed?
HOU is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Horizons Crude Oil Rolling Futures Index - 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: HOU or XIC?
Year to date, HOU has seen -$33.26 M in net flows, compared with +$5,912.78 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HOU and XIC compare?
HOU has an expense ratio of 1.40%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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