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When evaluating costs, SDAY features a management fee (MER) of 0.85%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, SDAY has returned 13.14% year-to-date with +$68 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 10.99% 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
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SDAY
XIC
| AuM | $265.85 M | $30,437.14 M |
| Management Fees | 0.85% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.85% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 19, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SDAY | +6.14% | +9.23% | +13.14% | - | - |
XIC | +3.50% | +10.01% | +10.99% | +34.54% | +89.98% | |
| Flows | SDAY | +$11 M | +$45 M | +$68 M | - | - |
XIC | +$493 M | +$2,749 M | +$5,913 M | +$7,777 M | +$11,952 M |
SDAY vs XIC exposure
Countries
SDAY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
SDAY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Financials
29.96%
Energy
17.73%
Materials
14.57%
Other
13.30%
Other
24.44%
As of June 19, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SDAY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
7.02%
TORONTO DOMINION
5.05%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.16%
ENBRIDGE
3.38%
BANK OF MONTREAL
3.00%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.89%
CA11271J1075
2.78%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
2.78%
BNS
2.68%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
2.63%
Diversification
SDAY
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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SDAY
XIC
| Provider | Hamilton 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 | - | 2.02% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | July 15, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about SDAY and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SDAY or XIC?
As of June 19, 2026, SDAY has returned 13.14% year to date, while XIC has returned 10.99%. SDAY is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SDAY or XIC?
As of June 19, 2026, SDAY manages $265.85 M in assets, while XIC manages $30.44 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SDAY and XIC managed?
SDAY is actively managed by Hamilton 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: SDAY or XIC?
Year to date, SDAY has seen +$68.21 M in net flows, compared with +$5,912.78 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SDAY and XIC compare?
SDAY has an expense ratio of 0.85%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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