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When evaluating costs, SCGI features a management fee (MER) of 0.9%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, SCGI has returned 18.16% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 14.54% with +$9 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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SCGI
XIC
| AuM | $4.81 M | $33,942.31 M |
| Management Fees | 0.90% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.25% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SCGI | -2.90% | -3.70% | +18.16% | +23.15% | +59.03% |
XIC | +0.20% | +3.68% | +14.54% | +28.00% | +89.03% | |
| Flows | SCGI | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$8 M |
XIC | +$1,611 M | +$3,127 M | +$8,626 M | +$9,695 M | +$14,703 M |
SCGI vs XIC exposure
Countries
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.21%
Sectors
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.50%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.44%
As of September 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.10%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.52%
Shopify, Inc.
4.12%
Bank of Montreal
3.45%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.34%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.00%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.98%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.72%
Brookfield Corp.
2.48%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.17%
Diversification
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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SCGI
XIC
| Provider | Starlight Capital | 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 | 4.29% | 1.96% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 2, 2018 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about SCGI and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SCGI or XIC?
As of September 1, 2026, SCGI has returned 18.16% year to date, while XIC has returned 14.54%. SCGI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SCGI or XIC?
As of September 1, 2026, SCGI manages $4.81 M in assets, while XIC manages $33.94 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SCGI and XIC managed?
SCGI is actively managed by Starlight Capital. 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: SCGI or XIC?
Year to date, SCGI has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with +$8,626.23 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SCGI and XIC compare?
SCGI has an expense ratio of 1.25%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
Recent articles about SCGI and XIC
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