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When evaluating costs, OILY features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.55% for XEG. Performance-wise, OILY has returned 38.72% year-to-date with +$21 M in net flows, whereas XEG is at 45.03% with +$54 M. 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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OILY
XEG
| AuM | $38.14 M | $2,308.64 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.60% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 4.25% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 23, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | OILY | +9.10% | +12.57% | +38.72% | +50.82% | - |
XEG | +14.78% | +8.84% | +45.03% | +62.49% | +98.79% | |
| Flows | OILY | +$9 M | +$11 M | +$21 M | +$30 M | - |
XEG | -$279 M | -$287 M | +$54 M | -$95 M | -$917 M |
OILY vs XEG exposure
Countries
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XEG
Canada
99.59%
Sectors
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XEG
Energy
94.69%
As of July 23, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XEG
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
24.49%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
24.22%
Cenovus Energy, Inc.
12.77%
Imperial Oil Ltd.
6.42%
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
5.88%
Whitecap Resources, Inc.
4.81%
ARC Resources Ltd.
4.54%
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.
1.98%
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
1.61%
Athabasca Oil Corp.
1.33%
Diversification
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XEG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 27 total
88.05%
Characteristics
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OILY
XEG
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 11.85% | 2.54% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 26, 2025 | March 19, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about OILY and XEG
Which ETF has performed better year to date: OILY or XEG?
As of July 23, 2026, OILY has returned 38.72% year to date, while XEG has returned 45.03%. XEG is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: OILY or XEG?
As of July 23, 2026, OILY manages $38.14 M in assets, while XEG manages $2.31 B. XEG is the larger fund by AUM.
How are OILY and XEG managed?
OILY is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. It does not track an index. XEG is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: OILY or XEG?
Year to date, OILY has seen +$20.99 M in net flows, compared with +$53.66 M for XEG. XEG has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of OILY and XEG compare?
OILY has an expense ratio of 0.60%, while XEG has an expense ratio of 0.60%.
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