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Vanguard Morningstar U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUS) and iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market Index ETF (XTOT) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that VUS focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Finance, and Healthcare, while XTOT leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, VUS features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.07% for XTOT. Performance-wise, VUS has returned 12.44% year-to-date with +$2 M in net flows, whereas XTOT is at 14.87% with +$4 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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VUS
XTOT
| AuM | $1,442.66 M | $6,732.70 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.12% | 0.21% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 3, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VUS | -0.16% | +2.26% | +12.44% | +18.67% | +68.55% |
XTOT | -1.87% | +2.03% | +14.87% | +21.07% | - | |
| Flows | VUS | -$3 M | +$2 M | +$2 M | -$4 M | +$105 M |
XTOT | +$465 M | +$1,466 M | +$3,845 M | +$4,719 M | - |
VUS vs XTOT exposure
Countries
VUS
USA
95.99%
XTOT
USA
96.29%
Sectors
VUS
Technology
41.23%
Finance
14.85%
Healthcare
9.58%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.73%
Industrials
8.46%
Other
17.15%
XTOT
Technology
41.62%
Finance
14.97%
Healthcare
9.60%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.41%
Industrials
8.32%
Other
17.08%
As of September 3, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VUS
NVIDIA Corp.
6.39%
Apple, Inc.
6.28%
Microsoft Corp.
4.78%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.64%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.89%
Broadcom Inc.
2.55%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.31%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.69%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.35%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.30%
XTOT
Apple, Inc.
6.77%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.53%
Microsoft Corp.
4.63%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.19%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.70%
Broadcom Inc.
2.54%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.18%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.64%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.36%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.30%
Diversification
VUS
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 3,428 total
33.17%
XTOT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 2,428 total
32.85%
Characteristics
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VUS
XTOT
| Provider | Vanguard | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | CRSP U.S. Total Market (CAD-hedged) Total Return Index - CAD | S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.76% | 0.81% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 30, 2011 | May 28, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about VUS and XTOT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VUS or XTOT?
As of September 3, 2026, VUS has returned 12.44% year to date, while XTOT has returned 14.87%. XTOT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VUS or XTOT?
As of September 3, 2026, VUS manages $1.44 B in assets, while XTOT manages $6.73 B. XTOT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VUS and XTOT managed?
VUS is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the CRSP U.S. Total Market (CAD-hedged) Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. XTOT is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do VUS and XTOT emphasize?
VUS is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. XTOT is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VUS or XTOT?
Year to date, VUS has seen +$2.44 M in net flows, compared with +$3,845.05 M for XTOT. XTOT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VUS and XTOT compare?
VUS has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while XTOT has an expense ratio of 0.07%.
What are the top holdings of VUS and XTOT?
VUS's largest holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc.. XTOT's top holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp., and Alphabet, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: VUS or XTOT?
VUS holds 3220 securities, while XTOT holds 2387. On holdings count, VUS is the more diversified portfolio.
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