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When evaluating costs, QQQU features a management fee (MER) of 1.55%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, QQQU has returned 20.75% year-to-date with -$0 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 13.35% with +$7 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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QQQU
XIC
| AuM | $12.36 M | $31,956.45 M |
| Management Fees | 1.55% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.55% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | QQQU | -23.05% | +2.34% | +20.75% | +39.54% | - |
XIC | +2.00% | +5.09% | +13.35% | +32.67% | +86.81% | |
| Flows | QQQU | +$1 M | +$1 M | -$0 M | -$2 M | - |
XIC | +$957 M | +$1,896 M | +$6,937 M | +$8,245 M | +$13,051 M |
QQQU vs XIC exposure
Countries
QQQU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
QQQU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
42.08%
Energy
16.27%
Non-Energy Materials
15.91%
Industrials
8.25%
Other
17.49%
As of July 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
QQQU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.22%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.77%
Shopify, Inc.
3.97%
Bank of Montreal
3.52%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.36%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.04%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.01%
Brookfield Corp.
2.59%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.35%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.25%
Diversification
QQQU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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QQQU
XIC
| Provider | LongPoint Asset Management | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | NASDAQ-100 Index - USD | 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% | 1.98% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about QQQU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: QQQU or XIC?
As of July 30, 2026, QQQU has returned 20.75% year to date, while XIC has returned 13.35%. QQQU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: QQQU or XIC?
As of July 30, 2026, QQQU manages $12.36 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.96 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are QQQU and XIC managed?
QQQU is passively managed by LongPoint Asset Management. It tracks the NASDAQ-100 Index - USD benchmark. 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: QQQU or XIC?
Year to date, QQQU has seen -$0.39 M in net flows, compared with +$6,936.59 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of QQQU and XIC compare?
QQQU has an expense ratio of 1.55%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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