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 Finance, Technology, 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 14.03% year-to-date with +$8 B in net flows, whereas XIU is at 14.37% with -$529 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 | $22,262.97 M | $22,413.49 M |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.19% | 0.17% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.56% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 15, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEQT | -2.30% | +0.18% | +14.03% | +19.15% | +78.92% |
XIU | -2.74% | +2.06% | +14.37% | +23.23% | +83.62% | |
| Flows | XEQT | +$1,027 M | +$3,086 M | +$8,139 M | +$9,921 M | +$15,982 M |
XIU | -$404 M | -$760 M | -$529 M | +$1,229 M | +$2,091 M |
XEQT vs XIU exposure
Countries
XEQT
USA
44.48%
Canada
24.66%
Other
30.86%
XIU
Canada
97.64%
Sectors
XEQT
Finance
25.23%
Technology
24.35%
Industrials
10.32%
Non-Energy Materials
7.46%
Energy
7.10%
Other
25.54%
XIU
Finance
47.46%
Energy
17.60%
Non-Energy Materials
11.75%
Other
23.19%
As of September 15, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XEQT
Apple, Inc.
3.05%
NVIDIA Corp.
2.94%
Microsoft Corp.
2.08%
Royal Bank of Canada
2.07%
Amazon.com, Inc.
1.43%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.41%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.22%
Broadcom Inc.
1.14%
Shopify, Inc.
1.05%
Alphabet, Inc.
0.98%
XIU
Royal Bank of Canada
10.06%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
6.86%
Shopify, Inc.
5.12%
Bank of Montreal
4.29%
Enbridge, Inc.
4.15%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.73%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.70%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
3.38%
Brookfield Corp.
3.08%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.70%
Diversification
XEQT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 8,298 total
17.37%
XIU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
47.06%
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% | 2.15% |
| 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 September 15, 2026, XEQT has returned 14.03% year to date, while XIU has returned 14.37%. XIU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XEQT or XIU?
As of September 15, 2026, XEQT manages $22.26 B in assets, while XIU manages $22.41 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 Finance, Technology, 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 +$8,138.94 M in net flows, compared with -$528.69 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 0.19%, while XIU has an expense ratio of 0.17%.
What are the top holdings of XEQT and XIU?
XEQT's largest holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp., 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 8200 securities, while XIU holds 60. On holdings count, XEQT is the more diversified portfolio.
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