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Global X Uranium Index ETF (HURA) and iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that HURA focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Energy, Financials, and Industrials, while XIC leans towards Financials, Energy, and Materials. When evaluating costs, HURA features a management fee (MER) of 0.99%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, HURA has returned 18.28% year-to-date with +$31 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 6.61% with +$5 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
Compare
HURA
XIC
| AuM | $206.31 M | $28,550.76 M |
| Management Fees | 0.99% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.98% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.72% | -0.12% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | HURA | +5.48% | +2.36% | +18.28% | +106.25% | +181.11% |
XIC | +1.31% | +5.50% | +6.61% | +37.72% | +77.85% | |
| Flows | HURA | +$5 M | +$6 M | +$31 M | +$51 M | +$68 M |
XIC | +$1,131 M | +$3,908 M | +$5,203 M | +$7,755 M | +$11,178 M |
HURA vs XIC exposure
Countries
HURA
Canada
49.03%
USA
34.14%
Other
16.83%
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
HURA
Energy
48.04%
Other
29.11%
Financials
15.35%
Industrials
7.14%
XIC
Financials
28.13%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
15.92%
Other
13.03%
Other
24.92%
As of May 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
HURA
CAMECO
21.63%
US63253R2013
16.59%
SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT
15.35%
ALTC ACQUISITION
6.35%
NEXGEN ENERGY LTD
6.23%
URANIUM ENERGY
5.35%
YELLOW CAKE PLC
4.63%
CGN MINING
3.07%
PALADIN ENERGY
2.81%
DENISON MINES
2.61%
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
6.69%
TORONTO DOMINION
4.64%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.31%
ENBRIDGE
3.50%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.01%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
3.01%
BANK OF MONTREAL
2.83%
CA11271J1075
2.65%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.61%
BNS
2.53%
Diversification
HURA
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 34 total
84.62%
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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HURA
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Global Uranium Pure-Play GTR 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 | 0.07% | 2.10% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 16, 2019 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about HURA and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: HURA or XIC?
As of May 5, 2026, HURA has returned 18.28% year to date, while XIC has returned 6.61%. HURA is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: HURA or XIC?
As of May 5, 2026, HURA manages $206.31 M in assets, while XIC manages $28.55 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are HURA and XIC managed?
HURA is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Global Uranium Pure-Play GTR 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 HURA and XIC emphasize?
HURA is most exposed to Energy, Financials, and Industrials. XIC is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: HURA or XIC?
Year to date, HURA has seen +$31.05 M in net flows, compared with +$5,202.54 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of HURA and XIC compare?
HURA has an expense ratio of 0.98%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
What are the top holdings of HURA and XIC?
HURA's largest holdings include CAMECO and SPROTT PHYSICAL URANIUM UNIT. XIC's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
Which ETF is more diversified: HURA or XIC?
HURA holds 28 securities, while XIC holds 193. On holdings count, XIC is the more diversified portfolio.
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