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When evaluating costs, JGRO features a management fee (MER) of 0.44%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, JGRO has returned 2.56% year-to-date with +$11 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 7.53% 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
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JGRO
XIC
| AuM | $36.07 M | $28,819.35 M |
| Management Fees | 0.44% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.44% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.12% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 7, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | JGRO | +9.63% | +6.52% | +2.56% | +23.70% | - |
XIC | +1.99% | +3.10% | +7.53% | +37.76% | +79.01% | |
| Flows | JGRO | +$2 M | +$6 M | +$11 M | +$26 M | - |
XIC | +$1,153 M | +$3,786 M | +$5,224 M | +$7,776 M | +$11,193 M |
JGRO vs XIC exposure
Countries
JGRO
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
JGRO
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Financials
28.13%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
15.92%
Other
13.03%
Other
24.92%
As of May 7, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
JGRO
Exposure data will be available soon
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
JGRO
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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JGRO
XIC
| Provider | J.P. Morgan Asset Management | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.03% | 2.08% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 19, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about JGRO and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: JGRO or XIC?
As of May 7, 2026, JGRO has returned 2.56% year to date, while XIC has returned 7.53%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: JGRO or XIC?
As of May 7, 2026, JGRO manages $36.07 M in assets, while XIC manages $28.82 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are JGRO and XIC managed?
JGRO is actively managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. It does not track an index. 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: JGRO or XIC?
Year to date, JGRO has seen +$10.69 M in net flows, compared with +$5,224.13 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of JGRO and XIC compare?
JGRO has an expense ratio of 0.44%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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