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When evaluating costs, OILY features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, OILY has returned 31.95% year-to-date with +$20 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.75% with +$6 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
Compare
OILY
XIC
| AuM | $35.72 M | $31,333.58 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | OILY | +3.14% | +7.35% | +31.95% | +44.50% | - |
XIC | +0.06% | +4.34% | +12.75% | +33.13% | +89.69% | |
| Flows | OILY | +$8 M | +$11 M | +$20 M | +$30 M | - |
XIC | +$797 M | +$1,954 M | +$6,485 M | +$7,802 M | +$12,573 M |
OILY vs XIC exposure
Countries
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.41%
Sectors
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
39.60%
Non-Energy Materials
18.18%
Energy
16.99%
Industrials
8.23%
Other
16.99%
As of July 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.42%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.32%
Shopify, Inc.
4.05%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.32%
Bank of Montreal
3.18%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.81%
Brookfield Corp.
2.78%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.74%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.62%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.55%
Diversification
OILY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 220 total
36.78%
Characteristics
Compare
OILY
XIC
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | 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 | 12.45% | 1.99% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 26, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about OILY and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: OILY or XIC?
As of July 16, 2026, OILY has returned 31.95% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.75%. OILY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: OILY or XIC?
As of July 16, 2026, OILY manages $35.72 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.33 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are OILY and XIC managed?
OILY is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. 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: OILY or XIC?
Year to date, OILY has seen +$20.40 M in net flows, compared with +$6,485.37 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of OILY and XIC compare?
OILY has an expense ratio of 0.60%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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