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When evaluating costs, SOXU features a management fee (MER) of 1.55%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, SOXU has returned 83.09% year-to-date with -$4 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 14.31% with +$11 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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SOXU
XIC
| AuM | $25.26 M | $36,402.29 M |
| Management Fees | 1.55% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.55% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SOXU | -48.82% | -32.64% | +83.09% | +58.93% | - |
XIC | +1.24% | +0.84% | +14.31% | +20.62% | +104.29% | |
| Flows | SOXU | -$1 M | -$1 M | -$4 M | -$17 M | - |
XIC | +$977 M | +$4,453 M | +$11,333 M | +$12,581 M | +$17,472 M |
SOXU vs XIC exposure
Countries
SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.55%
Sectors
SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.17%
Non-Energy Materials
18.24%
Energy
16.19%
Industrials
8.03%
Other
16.38%
As of October 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.73%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.48%
Shopify, Inc.
5.07%
Bank of Montreal
3.32%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.14%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.92%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.85%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.75%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.63%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.25%
Diversification
SOXU
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 216 total
38.13%
Characteristics
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SOXU
XIC
| Provider | LongPoint Asset Management | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive United States Semiconductors 30 Capped Index - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Other | 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 SOXU and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SOXU or XIC?
As of October 30, 2026, SOXU has returned 83.09% year to date, while XIC has returned 14.31%. SOXU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SOXU or XIC?
As of October 30, 2026, SOXU manages $25.26 M in assets, while XIC manages $36.40 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SOXU and XIC managed?
SOXU is passively managed by LongPoint Asset Management. It tracks the Solactive United States Semiconductors 30 Capped 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: SOXU or XIC?
Year to date, SOXU has seen -$4.25 M in net flows, compared with +$11,332.62 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SOXU and XIC compare?
SOXU has an expense ratio of 1.55%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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