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When evaluating costs, XEG features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 1.5% for NNRG. Performance-wise, XEG has returned 67.26% year-to-date with +$113 M in net flows, whereas NNRG is at 58.59% with +$63 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
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XEG
NNRG
| AuM | $2,715.80 M | $490.60 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 1.50% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.61% | 1.79% |
| Tracking Difference | 4.69% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEG | +12.67% | +14.98% | +67.26% | +77.91% | +105.07% |
NNRG | +8.96% | +11.19% | +58.59% | +72.89% | +80.85% | |
| Flows | XEG | -$53 M | +$57 M | +$113 M | +$287 M | -$385 M |
NNRG | +$6 M | +$4 M | +$63 M | +$45 M | -$164 M |
XEG vs NNRG exposure
Countries
XEG
Canada
99.93%
NNRG
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
XEG
Energy
95.08%
NNRG
Exposure data will be available soon
As of October 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XEG
Suncor Energy, Inc.
26.38%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
24.18%
Cenovus Energy, Inc.
14.78%
Imperial Oil Ltd.
6.68%
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
5.72%
Whitecap Resources, Inc.
5.44%
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.
1.95%
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd.
1.60%
Athabasca Oil Corp.
1.27%
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
1.19%
NNRG
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
XEG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 26 total
89.19%
NNRG
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
Compare
XEG
NNRG
| Provider | iShares | Ninepoint Partners |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.12% | 0.12% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 19, 2001 | May 14, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about XEG and NNRG
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XEG or NNRG?
As of October 30, 2026, XEG has returned 67.26% year to date, while NNRG has returned 58.59%. XEG is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XEG or NNRG?
As of October 30, 2026, XEG manages $2.72 B in assets, while NNRG manages $490.60 M. XEG is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XEG and NNRG managed?
XEG is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index - CAD benchmark. NNRG is actively managed by Ninepoint Partners. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XEG or NNRG?
Year to date, XEG has seen +$113.37 M in net flows, compared with +$63.03 M for NNRG. XEG has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XEG and NNRG compare?
XEG has an expense ratio of 0.61%, while NNRG has an expense ratio of 1.79%.
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