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When evaluating costs, NHYB features a management fee (MER) of 0.69%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, NHYB has returned 1.15% year-to-date with +$82 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 8.91% 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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NHYB
XIC
| AuM | $1,444.86 M | $29,276.00 M |
| Management Fees | 0.69% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.68% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.12% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NHYB | -0.26% | -1.22% | -1.15% | -0.29% | +6.87% |
XIC | +1.30% | +6.21% | +8.91% | +37.50% | +82.62% | |
| Flows | NHYB | +$12 M | +$45 M | +$82 M | +$232 M | +$244 M |
XIC | +$769 M | +$3,055 M | +$5,312 M | +$7,840 M | +$11,274 M |
NHYB vs XIC exposure
Countries
NHYB
USA
80.00%
Other
20.00%
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
NHYB
Other
100.00%
XIC
Financials
28.13%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
15.92%
Other
13.03%
Other
24.92%
As of May 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
NHYB
US698ESCAA82
80.00%
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
NHYB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 1 total
80.00%
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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NHYB
XIC
| Provider | National Bank Investments | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.06% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 4, 2020 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about NHYB and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: NHYB or XIC?
As of May 12, 2026, NHYB has returned -1.15% year to date, while XIC has returned 8.91%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: NHYB or XIC?
As of May 12, 2026, NHYB manages $1.44 B in assets, while XIC manages $29.28 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are NHYB and XIC managed?
NHYB is actively managed by National Bank Investments. 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: NHYB or XIC?
Year to date, NHYB has seen +$82.07 M in net flows, compared with +$5,311.62 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of NHYB and XIC compare?
NHYB has an expense ratio of 0.68%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
Which ETF is more diversified: NHYB or XIC?
NHYB holds 1 securities, while XIC holds 193. On holdings count, XIC is the more diversified portfolio.
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