iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (XCD) and BMO SPDR Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index ETF (ZXLY.F) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XCD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Consumer Cyclicals, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Consumer Services, while ZXLY.F leans towards Consumer Cyclicals, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Consumer Services. When evaluating costs, XCD features a management fee (MER) of 0.63%, compared to 0.21% for ZXLY.F. Performance-wise, XCD has returned 7.7% year-to-date with -$0 M in net flows, whereas ZXLY.F is at 7.21% with +$3 M. 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
| AuM | $53.60 M | $7.13 M |
| Management Fees | 0.63% | 0.21% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.66% | 0.21% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.29% | - |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XCD | -5.24% | -2.05% | -7.70% | -7.22% | +28.13% |
ZXLY.F | -5.05% | -1.55% | -7.21% | -8.15% | - | |
| Flows | XCD | +$0 M | +$3 M | -$0 M | -$10 M | -$29 M |
ZXLY.F | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$3 M | - |
XCD vs ZXLY.F exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Global 1200 Consumer Discretionary CAD Hedged Net Total Return Index - CAD | S&P Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Total Return Index - USD |
| Replication Method | ||
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 9.19% | 0.56% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 26, 2013 | February 2, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about XCD and ZXLY.F
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