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When evaluating costs, VMO features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, VMO has returned 17.15% year-to-date with +$125 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.48% 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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VMO
XIC
| AuM | $470.53 M | $31,788.04 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.38% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 31, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VMO | -6.99% | +0.59% | +17.15% | +29.99% | +101.04% |
XIC | +0.89% | +4.49% | +12.48% | +32.16% | +85.36% | |
| Flows | VMO | +$15 M | +$61 M | +$125 M | +$148 M | +$255 M |
XIC | +$1,003 M | +$1,877 M | +$7,015 M | +$8,315 M | +$13,130 M |
VMO vs XIC exposure
Countries
VMO
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.25%
Sectors
VMO
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
42.08%
Energy
16.27%
Non-Energy Materials
15.91%
Industrials
8.25%
Other
17.49%
As of July 31, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VMO
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.22%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.77%
Shopify, Inc.
3.97%
Bank of Montreal
3.52%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.36%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.04%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.01%
Brookfield Corp.
2.59%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.35%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.25%
Diversification
VMO
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
38.08%
Characteristics
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VMO
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 | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.73% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | June 22, 2016 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about VMO and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VMO or XIC?
As of July 31, 2026, VMO has returned 17.15% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.48%. VMO is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VMO or XIC?
As of July 31, 2026, VMO manages $470.53 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.79 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VMO and XIC managed?
VMO 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.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VMO or XIC?
Year to date, VMO has seen +$124.78 M in net flows, compared with +$7,015.39 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VMO and XIC compare?
VMO has an expense ratio of 0.38%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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