When evaluating costs, XEQT features a management fee (MER) of 0.18%, compared to 0.15% for XIU. Performance-wise, XEQT has returned 13.29% year-to-date with +$10 B in net flows, whereas XIU is at 16.32% with -$133 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
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XEQT
XIU
| AuM | $23,418.48 M | $23,204.64 M |
| Management Fees | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.19% | 0.17% |
| Tracking Difference | - | 0.51% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XEQT | -1.95% | -0.18% | +13.29% | +14.42% | +87.98% |
XIU | +2.74% | +1.76% | +16.32% | +22.24% | +103.39% | |
| Flows | XEQT | +$1,015 M | +$2,858 M | +$9,518 M | +$10,502 M | +$17,267 M |
XIU | +$179 M | -$1,606 M | -$133 M | +$1,459 M | +$2,608 M |
XEQT vs XIU exposure
Countries
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIU
Canada
97.75%
Sectors
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIU
Finance
47.23%
Energy
16.92%
Non-Energy Materials
13.38%
Other
22.47%
As of October 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIU
Royal Bank of Canada
9.64%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
6.84%
Shopify, Inc.
6.33%
Bank of Montreal
4.14%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.92%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.65%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.55%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
3.43%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
3.28%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.80%
Diversification
XEQT
Exposure data will be available soon
XIU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
47.59%
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 | 1.61% | 2.11% |
| 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 October 30, 2026, XEQT has returned 13.29% year to date, while XIU has returned 16.32%. XIU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XEQT or XIU?
As of October 30, 2026, XEQT manages $23.42 B in assets, while XIU manages $23.20 B. XEQT 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.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XEQT or XIU?
Year to date, XEQT has seen +$9,518.08 M in net flows, compared with -$133.20 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%.
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