iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (XEH) and Franklin International Equity Index ETF (FLUR) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XEH focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, Industrials, and Healthcare, while FLUR leans towards Finance, Industrials, and Technology. When evaluating costs, XEH features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.09% for FLUR. Performance-wise, XEH has returned 11.49% year-to-date with +$2 M in net flows, whereas FLUR is at 14.49% with +$89 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 | $300.01 M | $608.40 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.09% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.28% | 0.10% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.62% | -0.26% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEH | +0.70% | +7.31% | +11.49% | +21.33% | +49.10% |
FLUR | +0.11% | +8.21% | +14.49% | +26.56% | +66.57% | |
| Flows | XEH | +$6 M | +$4 M | +$2 M | +$4 M | +$94 M |
FLUR | +$12 M | +$74 M | +$89 M | +$128 M | +$274 M |
XEH vs FLUR exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | iShares | Franklin Templeton |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | MSCI Europe IMI 100% Hedged to CAD Net Total Return Index - CAD | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap CAD NTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.62% | 1.75% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 22, 2014 | February 20, 2019 |
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