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When evaluating costs, SBT features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, SBT has returned 22.11% year-to-date with +$19 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.78% 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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SBT
XIC
| AuM | $57.12 M | $31,737.82 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SBT | -0.79% | -22.34% | -22.11% | +44.81% | +117.35% |
XIC | +1.64% | +4.55% | +12.78% | +31.22% | +85.86% | |
| Flows | SBT | -$0 M | -$0 M | +$19 M | +$37 M | +$46 M |
XIC | +$945 M | +$1,839 M | +$6,880 M | +$8,197 M | +$12,994 M |
SBT vs XIC exposure
Countries
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
SBT
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 29, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SBT
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
SBT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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SBT
XIC
| Provider | Purpose Investments | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 1.99% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 28, 2009 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about SBT and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SBT or XIC?
As of July 29, 2026, SBT has returned -22.11% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.78%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SBT or XIC?
As of July 29, 2026, SBT manages $57.12 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.74 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SBT and XIC managed?
SBT is passively managed by Purpose Investments. It tracks the LBMA Silver Price - Price/USD - 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: SBT or XIC?
Year to date, SBT has seen +$19.37 M in net flows, compared with +$6,879.87 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SBT and XIC compare?
SBT has an expense ratio of 0.29%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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