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Vanguard 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 Information Technology, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary, while XTOT leans towards Information Technology, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, VUS features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.07% for XTOT. Performance-wise, VUS has returned 6.62% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas XTOT is at 7.21% with +$2 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 | $1,368.46 M | $4,443.67 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.10% | 0.07% |
Historical performance and flows
As of May 7, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VUS | +10.23% | +4.54% | +6.62% | +28.80% | +73.93% |
XTOT | +8.56% | +6.00% | +7.21% | - | - | |
| Flows | VUS | +$7 M | +$11 M | +$0 M | +$4 M | +$70 M |
XTOT | +$319 M | +$1,269 M | +$1,898 M | - | - |
VUS vs XTOT exposure
Countries
VUS
USA
95.73%
XTOT
USA
96.46%
Sectors
VUS
Information Technology
31.25%
Financials
10.49%
Consumer Discretionary
9.80%
Health Care
9.72%
Communication Services
9.26%
Industrials
9.26%
Other
20.21%
XTOT
Information Technology
31.81%
Financials
10.71%
Consumer Discretionary
9.92%
Health Care
9.67%
Communication Services
9.32%
Industrials
9.15%
Other
19.43%
As of May 7, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VUS
NVIDIA
6.37%
APPLE
5.90%
MICROSOFT-T
4.35%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.18%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.65%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.32%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.10%
META PLATFORMS
1.98%
TESLA
1.66%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.36%
XTOT
NVIDIA
6.68%
APPLE
5.88%
MICROSOFT-T
4.34%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.21%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.64%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.31%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.12%
META PLATFORMS
1.97%
TESLA
1.65%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.38%
Diversification
VUS
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 3,420 total
31.87%
XTOT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 2,450 total
32.19%
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 | 0.78% | - |
| 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 May 7, 2026, VUS has returned 6.62% year to date, while XTOT has returned 7.21%. XTOT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VUS or XTOT?
As of May 7, 2026, VUS manages $1.37 B in assets, while XTOT manages $4.44 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 Information Technology, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary. XTOT is most exposed to Information Technology, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VUS or XTOT?
Year to date, VUS has seen +$0.02 M in net flows, compared with +$1,897.94 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, APPLE, and ALPHABET INC-CL. XTOT's top holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE, and ALPHABET INC-CL.
Which ETF is more diversified: VUS or XTOT?
VUS holds 2752 securities, while XTOT holds 2154. On holdings count, VUS is the more diversified portfolio.
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