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When evaluating costs, VOLX features a management fee (MER) of 1.15%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, VOLX has returned 5.52% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 10.34% 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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VOLX
XIC
| AuM | $21.82 M | $29,994.00 M |
| Management Fees | 1.15% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.18% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.11% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VOLX | -11.19% | -21.88% | -5.52% | -50.93% | -78.59% |
XIC | +1.77% | +5.27% | +10.34% | +33.79% | +89.23% | |
| Flows | VOLX | +$1 M | +$1 M | -$5 M | +$17 M | +$10 M |
XIC | +$408 M | +$2,783 M | +$5,643 M | +$7,720 M | +$11,682 M |
VOLX vs XIC exposure
Countries
VOLX
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
99.06%
Sectors
VOLX
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 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VOLX
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
VOLX
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
36.37%
Characteristics
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VOLX
XIC
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index - USD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Volatility | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Capitalization | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 2.03% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 15, 2010 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about VOLX and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VOLX or XIC?
As of June 11, 2026, VOLX has returned -5.52% year to date, while XIC has returned 10.34%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VOLX or XIC?
As of June 11, 2026, VOLX manages $21.82 M in assets, while XIC manages $29.99 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VOLX and XIC managed?
VOLX is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures 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: VOLX or XIC?
Year to date, VOLX has seen -$4.51 M in net flows, compared with +$5,643.19 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VOLX and XIC compare?
VOLX has an expense ratio of 1.18%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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