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When evaluating costs, XEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.18%, compared to 0.1% for XDIV. Performance-wise, XEQT has returned 15.33% year-to-date with +$9 B in net flows, whereas XDIV is at 33.65% with +$2 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
XDIV
| AuM | $23,762.23 M | $6,718.28 M |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | 0.10% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.19% | 0.11% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.95% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 27, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEQT | -0.61% | +1.69% | +15.33% | +15.46% | +93.01% |
XDIV | +5.07% | +4.33% | +33.65% | +41.57% | +133.53% | |
| Flows | XEQT | +$1,043 M | +$2,930 M | +$9,439 M | +$10,479 M | +$17,193 M |
XDIV | +$157 M | +$440 M | +$1,653 M | +$2,026 M | +$3,715 M |
XEQT vs XDIV exposure
Countries
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
Canada
95.01%
Sectors
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
Finance
45.46%
Energy
31.18%
Utilities
8.97%
Other
14.39%
As of October 27, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
9.23%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
9.14%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
8.96%
Royal Bank of Canada
8.90%
Manulife Financial Corp.
8.82%
Sun Life Financial, Inc.
8.13%
Power Corp of Canada
6.55%
Pembina Pipeline Corp.
5.26%
Fortis, Inc.
5.22%
Restaurant Brands International, Inc.
4.67%
Diversification
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XDIV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 21 total
74.88%
Characteristics
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XEQT
XDIV
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | MSCI Canada High Dividend Yield 10% Security Capped Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.59% | 3.24% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 7, 2019 | June 7, 2017 |
Frequently asked questions about XEQT and XDIV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XEQT or XDIV?
As of October 27, 2026, XEQT has returned 15.33% year to date, while XDIV has returned 33.65%. XDIV is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XEQT or XDIV?
As of October 27, 2026, XEQT manages $23.76 B in assets, while XDIV manages $6.72 B. XEQT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XEQT and XDIV managed?
XEQT is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index. XDIV is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the MSCI Canada High Dividend Yield 10% Security Capped Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XEQT or XDIV?
Year to date, XEQT has seen +$9,439.23 M in net flows, compared with +$1,652.73 M for XDIV. XEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XEQT and XDIV compare?
XEQT has an expense ratio of 0.19%, while XDIV has an expense ratio of 0.11%.
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