When evaluating costs, XEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.18%, compared to 0.08% for VFV. Performance-wise, XEQT has returned 13.72% year-to-date with +$9 B in net flows, whereas VFV is at 14.47% with +$4 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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XEQT
VFV
| AuM | $23,313.42 M | $36,087.96 M |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.19% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.18% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 23, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEQT | -1.96% | +0.95% | +13.72% | +15.34% | +88.64% |
VFV | -1.72% | +2.59% | +14.47% | +14.35% | +91.79% | |
| Flows | XEQT | +$1,014 M | +$2,871 M | +$9,323 M | +$10,395 M | +$17,085 M |
VFV | +$692 M | +$1,417 M | +$4,479 M | +$5,147 M | +$15,288 M |
XEQT vs VFV exposure
Countries
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
VFV
USA
97.44%
Sectors
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
VFV
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.57%
Healthcare
9.08%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.88%
Industrials
7.46%
Other
15.76%
As of October 23, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
VFV
NVIDIA Corp.
8.07%
Apple, Inc.
7.03%
Microsoft Corp.
5.69%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.84%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.00%
Broadcom Inc.
2.65%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.39%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.90%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.63%
Tesla, Inc.
1.56%
Diversification
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
VFV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 503 total
37.78%
Characteristics
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XEQT
VFV
| Provider | iShares | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P 500 ( CAD NY Rate ) Net Total Return 30% Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.61% | 0.86% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 7, 2019 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about XEQT and VFV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XEQT or VFV?
As of October 23, 2026, XEQT has returned 13.72% year to date, while VFV has returned 14.47%. VFV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XEQT or VFV?
As of October 23, 2026, XEQT manages $23.31 B in assets, while VFV manages $36.09 B. VFV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XEQT and VFV managed?
XEQT is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index. VFV is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the S&P 500 ( CAD NY Rate ) Net Total Return 30% Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XEQT or VFV?
Year to date, XEQT has seen +$9,322.57 M in net flows, compared with +$4,479.24 M for VFV. XEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XEQT and VFV compare?
XEQT has an expense ratio of 0.19%, while VFV has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
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