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When evaluating costs, TDB features a management fee (MER) of 0.08%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, TDB has returned 1.23% year-to-date with +$1 B in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.5% 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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TDB
XIC
| AuM | $4,093.22 M | $31,310.89 M |
| Management Fees | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.06% | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | TDB | -0.60% | +0.83% | +1.23% | +4.15% | +13.30% |
XIC | +0.59% | +3.22% | +12.50% | +31.70% | +89.28% | |
| Flows | TDB | +$212 M | +$569 M | +$1,255 M | +$1,877 M | +$3,099 M |
XIC | +$820 M | +$1,912 M | +$6,530 M | +$7,821 M | +$12,618 M |
TDB vs XIC exposure
Countries
TDB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.41%
Sectors
TDB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
39.60%
Non-Energy Materials
18.18%
Energy
16.99%
Industrials
8.23%
Other
16.99%
As of July 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
TDB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.42%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.32%
Shopify, Inc.
4.05%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.32%
Bank of Montreal
3.18%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.81%
Brookfield Corp.
2.78%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.74%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.62%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.55%
Diversification
TDB
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 220 total
36.78%
Characteristics
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TDB
XIC
| Provider | TD Asset Management | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Broad Canadian Bond Universe GTR Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 3.49% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 22, 2016 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about TDB and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: TDB or XIC?
As of July 16, 2026, TDB has returned 1.23% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.50%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: TDB or XIC?
As of July 16, 2026, TDB manages $4.09 B in assets, while XIC manages $31.31 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are TDB and XIC managed?
TDB is passively managed by TD Asset Management. It tracks the Solactive Broad Canadian Bond Universe GTR Index - CAD 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: TDB or XIC?
Year to date, TDB has seen +$1,254.94 M in net flows, compared with +$6,530.40 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of TDB and XIC compare?
TDB has an expense ratio of 0.08%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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