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When evaluating costs, XAW features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.18% for XEQT. Performance-wise, XAW has returned 14.46% year-to-date with +$520 M in net flows, whereas XEQT is at 14.52% with +$9 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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XAW
XEQT
| AuM | $4,638.67 M | $23,521.61 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.18% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.22% | 0.19% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.09% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 26, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XAW | -2.43% | +0.80% | +14.46% | +12.42% | +85.27% |
XEQT | -1.31% | +0.97% | +14.52% | +14.64% | +91.15% | |
| Flows | XAW | +$56 M | +$212 M | +$520 M | +$719 M | +$994 M |
XEQT | +$971 M | +$2,857 M | +$9,367 M | +$10,406 M | +$17,121 M |
XAW vs XEQT exposure
Countries
XAW
USA
63.01%
Other
36.99%
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
XAW
Technology
35.61%
Finance
18.19%
Industrials
9.79%
Healthcare
8.48%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.01%
Other
19.92%
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
As of October 26, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XAW
US4642872000
51.17%
CA46434T1057
22.69%
CA46434U1021
12.78%
US4642871507
8.25%
US4642875078
3.20%
US4642878049
1.90%
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
XAW
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 8,012 total
99.97%
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
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XAW
XEQT
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | MSCI ACWI ex Canada IMI Net Total Return Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.21% | 1.60% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 10, 2015 | August 7, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about XAW and XEQT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XAW or XEQT?
As of October 26, 2026, XAW has returned 14.46% year to date, while XEQT has returned 14.52%. XEQT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XAW or XEQT?
As of October 26, 2026, XAW manages $4.64 B in assets, while XEQT manages $23.52 B. XEQT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XAW and XEQT managed?
XAW is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the MSCI ACWI ex Canada IMI Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. XEQT is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XAW or XEQT?
Year to date, XAW has seen +$520.29 M in net flows, compared with +$9,366.55 M for XEQT. XEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XAW and XEQT compare?
XAW has an expense ratio of 0.22%, while XEQT has an expense ratio of 0.19%.
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