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Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO) and iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that VGRO focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials, while XIC leans towards Financials, Energy, and Materials. When evaluating costs, VGRO features a management fee (MER) of 0.22%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, VGRO has returned 5.69% year-to-date with +$756 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 6.61% with +$5 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
Compare
VGRO
XIC
| AuM | $9,638.37 M | $28,550.76 M |
| Management Fees | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.24% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.12% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 5, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VGRO | +4.04% | +4.46% | +5.69% | +24.71% | +62.58% |
XIC | +1.31% | +5.50% | +6.61% | +37.72% | +77.85% | |
| Flows | VGRO | +$149 M | +$492 M | +$756 M | +$1,482 M | +$3,083 M |
XIC | +$1,131 M | +$3,908 M | +$5,203 M | +$7,755 M | +$11,178 M |
VGRO vs XIC exposure
Countries
VGRO
USA
37.67%
Canada
36.64%
Other
25.69%
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
VGRO
Information Technology
15.70%
Financials
15.07%
Other
10.99%
Industrials
7.93%
Other
50.30%
XIC
Financials
28.13%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
15.92%
Other
13.03%
Other
24.92%
As of May 5, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VGRO
NVIDIA
2.25%
APPLE
2.08%
ROYAL BK CANADA
1.71%
MICROSOFT-T
1.53%
TORONTO DOMINION
1.19%
AMAZON.COM INC
1.12%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
1.10%
ALPHABET INC-CL
0.93%
ENBRIDGE
0.89%
BROADCOM LIMITED
0.82%
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
6.69%
TORONTO DOMINION
4.64%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.31%
ENBRIDGE
3.50%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.01%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
3.01%
BANK OF MONTREAL
2.83%
CA11271J1075
2.65%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.61%
BNS
2.53%
Diversification
VGRO
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 33,350 total
13.63%
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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VGRO
XIC
| Provider | Vanguard | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity, Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.78% | 2.10% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 1, 2018 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about VGRO and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VGRO or XIC?
As of May 5, 2026, VGRO has returned 5.69% year to date, while XIC has returned 6.61%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VGRO or XIC?
As of May 5, 2026, VGRO manages $9.64 B in assets, while XIC manages $28.55 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VGRO and XIC managed?
VGRO is actively managed by Vanguard. 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.
What sectors do VGRO and XIC emphasize?
VGRO is most exposed to Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials. XIC is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VGRO or XIC?
Year to date, VGRO has seen +$755.91 M in net flows, compared with +$5,202.54 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VGRO and XIC compare?
VGRO has an expense ratio of 0.24%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
What are the top holdings of VGRO and XIC?
VGRO's largest holdings include NVIDIA and APPLE. XIC's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
Which ETF is more diversified: VGRO or XIC?
VGRO holds 24906 securities, while XIC holds 193. On holdings count, VGRO is the more diversified portfolio.
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