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iShares S&P Global Industrials Index ETF (XGI) and iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XGI focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials, Business Services, and Non-Energy Materials, while XIC leans towards Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials. When evaluating costs, XGI features a management fee (MER) of 0.63%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, XGI has returned 10.83% year-to-date with +$8 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 14.22% with +$9 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
XGI
XIC
| AuM | $159.16 M | $33,904.07 M |
| Management Fees | 0.63% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.67% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.83% | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XGI | -5.69% | -0.03% | +10.83% | +14.25% | +65.45% |
XIC | -1.93% | +3.51% | +14.22% | +24.11% | +91.80% | |
| Flows | XGI | +$0 M | -$2 M | +$8 M | +$6 M | +$46 M |
XIC | +$1,611 M | +$3,063 M | +$8,684 M | +$9,268 M | +$14,741 M |
XGI vs XIC exposure
Countries
XGI
USA
51.62%
Japan
13.30%
Other
35.07%
XIC
Canada
96.46%
Sectors
XGI
Industrials
83.87%
Other
16.13%
XIC
Finance
41.74%
Energy
17.17%
Non-Energy Materials
15.75%
Industrials
8.14%
Other
17.19%
As of September 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XGI
Caterpillar, Inc.
3.70%
GE Aerospace
3.69%
RTX Corp.
2.87%
GE Vernova, Inc.
2.62%
Siemens AG
2.31%
Schneider Electric SE
1.76%
The Boeing Co.
1.73%
Union Pacific Corp.
1.70%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
1.64%
Deere & Co.
1.50%
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
8.10%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.52%
Shopify, Inc.
4.12%
Bank of Montreal
3.45%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.34%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.00%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.98%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.72%
Brookfield Corp.
2.48%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.17%
Diversification
XGI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 216 total
23.51%
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 219 total
37.87%
Characteristics
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XGI
XIC
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Global 1200 Industrials CAD Hedged Net Total Return Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 1.27% | 1.97% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 26, 2013 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about XGI and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XGI or XIC?
As of September 11, 2026, XGI has returned 10.83% year to date, while XIC has returned 14.22%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XGI or XIC?
As of September 11, 2026, XGI manages $159.16 M in assets, while XIC manages $33.90 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XGI and XIC managed?
XGI is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Global 1200 Industrials CAD Hedged Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. XIC is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XGI and XIC emphasize?
XGI is most exposed to Industrials, Business Services, and Non-Energy Materials. XIC is most exposed to Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XGI or XIC?
Year to date, XGI has seen +$8.24 M in net flows, compared with +$8,683.86 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XGI and XIC compare?
XGI has an expense ratio of 0.67%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
What are the top holdings of XGI and XIC?
XGI's largest holdings include Caterpillar, Inc., GE Aerospace, and RTX Corp.. XIC's top holdings include Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Shopify, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XGI or XIC?
XGI holds 212 securities, while XIC holds 219. On holdings count, XIC is the more diversified portfolio.
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