iShares Core Equity ETF (XEQT) and iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XEQT focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials, while XIU leans towards Financials, Energy, and Materials. When evaluating costs, XEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.18%, compared to 0.15% for XIU. Performance-wise, XEQT has returned 6.52% year-to-date with +$3 B in net flows, whereas XIU is at 6.96% with +$381 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
XEQT
XIU
| AuM | $16,499.14 M | $21,959.44 M |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | 0.18% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.70% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 24, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEQT | +7.57% | +2.87% | +6.52% | +32.19% | +72.74% |
XIU | +6.20% | +3.97% | +6.96% | +36.29% | +72.76% | |
| Flows | XEQT | +$697 M | +$2,515 M | +$3,443 M | +$6,868 M | +$11,573 M |
XIU | +$702 M | +$419 M | +$381 M | +$857 M | +$3,427 M |
XEQT vs XIU exposure
Countries
XEQT
USA
41.95%
Canada
26.03%
Other
32.02%
XIU
Canada
99.11%
Sectors
XEQT
Information Technology
19.08%
Financials
18.45%
Industrials
10.70%
Energy
7.76%
Consumer Discretionary
7.73%
Other
7.44%
Other
28.84%
XIU
Financials
33.11%
Energy
19.04%
Other
12.65%
Materials
12.33%
Information Technology
7.46%
Other
15.41%
As of April 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XEQT
NVIDIA
2.89%
APPLE
2.54%
MICROSOFT-T
1.88%
ROYAL BK CANADA
1.76%
AMAZON.COM INC
1.39%
TORONTO DOMINION
1.22%
ALPHABET INC-CL
1.14%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
1.13%
BROADCOM LIMITED
1.00%
ENBRIDGE
0.92%
XIU
ROYAL BK CANADA
8.43%
TORONTO DOMINION
5.85%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
5.43%
ENBRIDGE
4.41%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.79%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
3.79%
BANK OF MONTREAL
3.57%
CA11271J1075
3.33%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
3.28%
BNS
3.19%
Diversification
XEQT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 8,328 total
15.88%
XIU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
45.08%
Characteristics
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XEQT
XIU
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.57% | 2.25% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 7, 2019 | September 28, 1999 |
Frequently asked questions about XEQT and XIU
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XEQT or XIU?
As of April 24, 2026, XEQT has returned 6.52% year to date, while XIU has returned 6.96%. XIU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XEQT or XIU?
As of April 24, 2026, XEQT manages $16.50 B in assets, while XIU manages $21.96 B. XIU is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XEQT and XIU managed?
XEQT is actively managed by iShares. It does not track an index. XIU is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XEQT and XIU emphasize?
XEQT is most exposed to Information Technology, Financials, and Industrials. XIU is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XEQT or XIU?
Year to date, XEQT has seen +$3,442.84 M in net flows, compared with +$380.79 M for XIU. XEQT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XEQT and XIU compare?
XEQT has an expense ratio of 0.20%, while XIU has an expense ratio of 0.18%.
What are the top holdings of XEQT and XIU?
XEQT's largest holdings include NVIDIA and APPLE. XIU's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
Which ETF is more diversified: XEQT or XIU?
XEQT holds 7453 securities, while XIU holds 54. On holdings count, XEQT is the more diversified portfolio.
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