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Global X S&P 500 CAD Hedged Index Corporate Class ETF (HSH) and iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HSH focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Finance, and Healthcare, while XIC leans towards Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials. When evaluating costs, HSH features a management fee (MER) of 0.11%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HSH has returned 12.4% year-to-date with -$25 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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HSH
XIC
| AuM | $353.79 M | $34,170.67 M |
| Management Fees | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.25% | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 2, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HSH | +0.07% | +2.31% | +12.40% | +18.87% | +69.59% |
XIC | +0.94% | +3.15% | +15.39% | +28.94% | +91.66% | |
| Flows | HSH | +$0 M | -$2 M | -$25 M | -$26 M | -$50 M |
XIC | +$1,588 M | +$3,137 M | +$8,603 M | +$9,671 M | +$14,680 M |
HSH vs XIC exposure
Countries
HSH
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.21%
Sectors
HSH
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
HSH
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
HSH
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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HSH
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 CAD Hedged TR Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Indirect | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 19, 2016 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about HSH and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HSH or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, HSH has returned 12.40% year to date, while XIC has returned 15.39%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HSH or XIC?
As of September 2, 2026, HSH manages $353.79 M in assets, while XIC manages $34.17 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HSH and XIC managed?
HSH is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the S&P 500 CAD Hedged TR Index - CAD benchmark. XIC is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do HSH and XIC emphasize?
HSH is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. XIC is most exposed to Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HSH or XIC?
Year to date, HSH has seen -$24.57 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 HSH and XIC compare?
HSH has an expense ratio of 0.11%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
What are the top holdings of HSH and XIC?
HSH's largest holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp., and Alphabet, Inc.. XIC's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Shopify, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: HSH or XIC?
HSH holds 496 securities, while XIC holds 216. On holdings count, HSH is the more diversified portfolio.
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