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When evaluating costs, NREA features a management fee (MER) of 0.89%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, NREA has returned 15.36% year-to-date with +$148 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 16.85% with +$11 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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NREA
XIC
| AuM | $1,952.99 M | $37,316.63 M |
| Management Fees | 0.89% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.70% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NREA | +5.45% | +3.47% | +15.36% | +12.06% | +57.81% |
XIC | +1.28% | +0.33% | +16.85% | +22.34% | +99.81% | |
| Flows | NREA | +$14 M | +$93 M | +$148 M | +$199 M | +$252 M |
XIC | +$379 M | +$4,362 M | +$11,435 M | +$12,540 M | +$17,179 M |
NREA vs XIC exposure
Countries
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.55%
Sectors
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.17%
Non-Energy Materials
18.24%
Energy
16.19%
Industrials
8.03%
Other
16.38%
As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.73%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.48%
Shopify, Inc.
5.07%
Bank of Montreal
3.32%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.14%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.92%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.85%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.75%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.63%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.25%
Diversification
NREA
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 216 total
38.13%
Characteristics
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NREA
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 | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 1.94% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 8, 2019 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about NREA and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: NREA or XIC?
As of November 11, 2026, NREA has returned 15.36% year to date, while XIC has returned 16.85%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: NREA or XIC?
As of November 11, 2026, NREA manages $1.95 B in assets, while XIC manages $37.32 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are NREA and XIC managed?
NREA 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: NREA or XIC?
Year to date, NREA has seen +$147.90 M in net flows, compared with +$11,435.24 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of NREA and XIC compare?
NREA has an expense ratio of 0.70%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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