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When evaluating costs, NSDG features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. 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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NSDG
XIC
| AuM | $1.01 M | $29,011.01 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.12% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 15, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NSDG | - | - | - | - | - |
XIC | -0.80% | +3.43% | +7.52% | +33.75% | +79.24% | |
| Flows | NSDG | - | - | - | - | - |
XIC | +$802 M | +$2,550 M | +$5,420 M | +$7,891 M | +$11,383 M |
NSDG vs XIC exposure
Countries
NSDG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
NSDG
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 15, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
NSDG
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
NSDG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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NSDG
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 | - | 2.08% |
| Meets ESG criteria | - | No |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2026 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about NSDG and XIC
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: NSDG or XIC?
As of May 15, 2026, NSDG manages $1.01 M in assets, while XIC manages $29.01 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are NSDG and XIC managed?
NSDG 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.
How do the fees of NSDG and XIC compare?
NSDG has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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