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When evaluating costs, TQQQ features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, TQQQ has returned 25.98% year-to-date with +$13 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 16% 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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TQQQ
XIC
| AuM | $120.66 M | $36,835.30 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.15% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | TQQQ | +0.45% | -4.31% | +25.98% | +29.24% | - |
XIC | +2.09% | +2.88% | +16.00% | +21.37% | +99.54% | |
| Flows | TQQQ | -$15 M | -$4 M | +$13 M | +$34 M | - |
XIC | +$2,625 M | +$4,767 M | +$11,229 M | +$12,392 M | +$17,393 M |
TQQQ vs XIC exposure
Countries
TQQQ
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.58%
Sectors
TQQQ
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
40.52%
Non-Energy Materials
18.87%
Energy
16.69%
Industrials
7.86%
Other
16.05%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
TQQQ
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.63%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.40%
Shopify, Inc.
4.80%
Bank of Montreal
3.19%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.00%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.95%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.79%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.79%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.75%
Brookfield Corp.
2.35%
Diversification
TQQQ
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
37.65%
Characteristics
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TQQQ
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | NASDAQ-100 Total Return 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% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 16, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about TQQQ and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: TQQQ or XIC?
As of October 16, 2026, TQQQ has returned 25.98% year to date, while XIC has returned 16.00%. TQQQ is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: TQQQ or XIC?
As of October 16, 2026, TQQQ manages $120.66 M in assets, while XIC manages $36.84 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are TQQQ and XIC managed?
TQQQ is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the NASDAQ-100 Total Return 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: TQQQ or XIC?
Year to date, TQQQ has seen +$12.97 M in net flows, compared with +$11,229.32 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of TQQQ and XIC compare?
TQQQ has an expense ratio of 1.15%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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