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 Technology, Finance, and Industrials, while XIU leans towards Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials. When evaluating costs, XEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.18%, compared to 0.15% for XIU. Performance-wise, XEQT has returned 13.49% year-to-date with +$7 B in net flows, whereas XIU is at 14.31% with +$1 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
Compare
XEQT
XIU
| AuM | $20,751.37 M | $24,476.30 M |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.20% | 0.18% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.60% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEQT | -0.67% | +6.42% | +13.49% | +25.19% | +76.64% |
XIU | +2.54% | +6.44% | +14.31% | +32.05% | +84.50% | |
| Flows | XEQT | +$1,146 M | +$3,156 M | +$6,706 M | +$9,184 M | +$14,648 M |
XIU | +$1,024 M | +$1,167 M | +$1,494 M | +$2,095 M | +$4,064 M |
XEQT vs XIU exposure
Countries
XEQT
USA
44.97%
Canada
23.95%
Other
31.08%
XIU
Canada
97.64%
Sectors
XEQT
Technology
25.85%
Finance
24.22%
Industrials
10.42%
Non-Energy Materials
7.44%
Other
32.06%
XIU
Finance
48.15%
Energy
16.70%
Non-Energy Materials
11.91%
Other
23.24%
As of July 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XEQT
NVIDIA Corp.
3.02%
Apple, Inc.
2.65%
Royal Bank of Canada
2.05%
Microsoft Corp.
1.72%
Amazon.com, Inc.
1.45%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.44%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.30%
Broadcom Inc.
1.11%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.04%
Shopify, Inc.
0.99%
XIU
Royal Bank of Canada
10.27%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
7.21%
Shopify, Inc.
4.95%
Bank of Montreal
4.40%
Enbridge, Inc.
4.20%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.79%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.76%
Brookfield Corp.
3.23%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.93%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.80%
Diversification
XEQT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 8,337 total
16.77%
XIU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
47.55%
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 | 1.60% | 2.12% |
| 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 July 30, 2026, XEQT has returned 13.49% year to date, while XIU has returned 14.31%. XIU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XEQT or XIU?
As of July 30, 2026, XEQT manages $20.75 B in assets, while XIU manages $24.48 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 Technology, Finance, and Industrials. XIU is most exposed to Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XEQT or XIU?
Year to date, XEQT has seen +$6,706.37 M in net flows, compared with +$1,493.65 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 Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc.. XIU's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Shopify, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XEQT or XIU?
XEQT holds 8205 securities, while XIU holds 60. On holdings count, XEQT is the more diversified portfolio.
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