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When evaluating costs, PDC features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.2% for XEI. Performance-wise, PDC has returned 23.44% year-to-date with -$50 M in net flows, whereas XEI is at 25.39% with +$811 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
Compare
PDC
XEI
| AuM | $1,043.37 M | $4,351.47 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.56% | 0.22% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.83% | -0.44% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 8, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | PDC | +0.18% | +3.45% | +23.44% | +34.12% | +94.60% |
XEI | -0.54% | +1.41% | +25.39% | +34.96% | +90.30% | |
| Flows | PDC | -$10 M | -$12 M | -$50 M | -$62 M | -$217 M |
XEI | +$48 M | +$199 M | +$811 M | +$1,134 M | +$1,663 M |
PDC vs XEI exposure
Countries
PDC
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Canada
92.89%
Other
7.11%
Sectors
PDC
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Finance
36.75%
Energy
30.32%
Utilities
9.44%
Telecommunications
7.05%
Other
16.44%
As of September 8, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
PDC
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Royal Bank of Canada
5.12%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
5.05%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.04%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
4.99%
Enbridge, Inc.
4.72%
TC Energy Corp.
4.54%
Bank of Montreal
4.37%
Nutrien Ltd.
4.09%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.80%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.77%
Diversification
PDC
Exposure data will be available soon
XEI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 75 total
45.49%
Characteristics
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PDC
XEI
| Provider | CI | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | NASDAQ Select Canadian Dividend Total Return Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.21% | 3.46% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 16, 2011 | April 12, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about PDC and XEI
Which ETF has performed better year to date: PDC or XEI?
As of September 8, 2026, PDC has returned 23.44% year to date, while XEI has returned 25.39%. XEI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: PDC or XEI?
As of September 8, 2026, PDC manages $1.04 B in assets, while XEI manages $4.35 B. XEI is the larger fund by AUM.
How are PDC and XEI managed?
PDC is passively managed by CI. It tracks the NASDAQ Select Canadian Dividend Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. XEI is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: PDC or XEI?
Year to date, PDC has seen -$50.04 M in net flows, compared with +$810.69 M for XEI. XEI has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of PDC and XEI compare?
PDC has an expense ratio of 0.56%, while XEI has an expense ratio of 0.22%.
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