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When evaluating costs, SVR.C features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, SVR.C has returned 5.38% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 11.19% 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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SVR.C
XIC
| AuM | $136.25 M | $30,257.63 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.66% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SVR.C | -18.35% | -21.10% | -5.38% | +88.61% | +183.28% |
XIC | +2.09% | +6.97% | +11.19% | +34.35% | +90.68% | |
| Flows | SVR.C | -$5 M | -$5 M | -$5 M | +$29 M | +$32 M |
XIC | +$420 M | +$2,784 M | +$5,677 M | +$7,745 M | +$11,716 M |
SVR.C vs XIC exposure
Countries
SVR.C
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
SVR.C
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 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SVR.C
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
SVR.C
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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SVR.C
XIC
| Provider | iShares | 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% | 2.01% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 4, 2011 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about SVR.C and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SVR.C or XIC?
As of June 12, 2026, SVR.C has returned -5.38% year to date, while XIC has returned 11.19%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SVR.C or XIC?
As of June 12, 2026, SVR.C manages $136.25 M in assets, while XIC manages $30.26 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SVR.C and XIC managed?
SVR.C is passively managed by iShares. 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: SVR.C or XIC?
Year to date, SVR.C has seen -$5.09 M in net flows, compared with +$5,676.75 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SVR.C and XIC compare?
SVR.C has an expense ratio of 0.66%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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