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iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDU) and CI S&P US Dividend Aristocrats ESG Index ETF (IUAE.F) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XDU focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Healthcare, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials, while IUAE.F leans towards Industrials, Technology, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, XDU features a management fee (MER) of 0.14%, compared to 0.3% for IUAE.F. Performance-wise, XDU has returned 18.07% year-to-date with +$55 M in net flows, whereas IUAE.F is at 10.04% with -$1 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
Compare
XDU
IUAE.F
| AuM | $328.00 M | $17.35 M |
| Management Fees | 0.14% | 0.30% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.16% | 0.34% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.88% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 1, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XDU | -0.93% | +6.47% | +18.07% | +20.24% | +53.04% |
IUAE.F | -0.76% | +2.91% | +10.04% | +9.75% | +29.11% | |
| Flows | XDU | -$8 M | +$26 M | +$55 M | +$56 M | +$57 M |
IUAE.F | +$0 M | -$1 M | -$1 M | -$2 M | -$9 M |
XDU vs IUAE.F exposure
Countries
XDU
USA
90.02%
Other
9.98%
IUAE.F
USA
88.85%
Other
11.15%
Sectors
XDU
Healthcare
19.25%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
14.47%
Industrials
12.76%
Technology
11.22%
Finance
10.08%
Other
32.23%
IUAE.F
Industrials
17.01%
Technology
15.25%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
11.35%
Non-Energy Materials
11.25%
Business Services
11.00%
Finance
10.75%
Other
23.40%
As of September 1, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XDU
Johnson & Johnson
4.66%
US30233Q1085
4.63%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
3.39%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.89%
Chevron Corp.
2.68%
The Coca-Cola Co.
2.59%
Procter & Gamble Co.
2.53%
The Home Depot, Inc.
2.51%
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.43%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
2.26%
IUAE.F
PepsiCo, Inc.
3.63%
NextEra Energy, Inc.
3.60%
Analog Devices, Inc.
3.50%
QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.50%
Chubb Ltd.
3.49%
S&P Global, Inc.
3.46%
Medtronic Plc
3.42%
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
3.37%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
3.31%
Accenture Plc
3.10%
Diversification
XDU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 161 total
30.56%
IUAE.F
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 105 total
34.37%
Characteristics
Compare
XDU
IUAE.F
| Provider | iShares | CI |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index - USD | S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Screened FMC Weighted Index TR - CAD Hedged |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.62% | 1.55% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | Yes |
| Inception Date | June 7, 2017 | February 2, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions about XDU and IUAE.F
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XDU or IUAE.F?
As of September 1, 2026, XDU has returned 18.07% year to date, while IUAE.F has returned 10.04%. XDU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XDU or IUAE.F?
As of September 1, 2026, XDU manages $328.00 M in assets, while IUAE.F manages $17.35 M. XDU is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XDU and IUAE.F managed?
XDU is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index - USD benchmark. IUAE.F is passively managed by CI. It tracks the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Screened FMC Weighted Index TR - CAD Hedged benchmark.
What sectors do XDU and IUAE.F emphasize?
XDU is most exposed to Healthcare, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials. IUAE.F is most exposed to Industrials, Technology, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XDU or IUAE.F?
Year to date, XDU has seen +$54.85 M in net flows, compared with -$1.23 M for IUAE.F. XDU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XDU and IUAE.F compare?
XDU has an expense ratio of 0.16%, while IUAE.F has an expense ratio of 0.34%.
What are the top holdings of XDU and IUAE.F?
XDU's largest holdings include Johnson & Johnson and Cisco Systems, Inc.. IUAE.F's top holdings include PepsiCo, Inc., NextEra Energy, Inc., and Analog Devices, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XDU or IUAE.F?
XDU holds 157 securities, while IUAE.F holds 104. On holdings count, XDU is the more diversified portfolio.
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