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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (XHY) and iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XHY focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Media, Pipelines, and It services and computer programming, while XIC leans towards Financials, Energy, and Materials. When evaluating costs, XHY features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, XHY has returned 0.28% year-to-date with +$138 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 6.63% with +$5 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
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XHY
XIC
| AuM | $1,080.04 M | $28,393.85 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.55% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.22% | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XHY | +1.86% | +0.00% | +0.28% | +5.98% | +22.51% |
XIC | +5.35% | +1.80% | +6.63% | +38.68% | +77.06% | |
| Flows | XHY | +$14 M | +$122 M | +$138 M | +$292 M | +$673 M |
XIC | +$1,053 M | +$4,141 M | +$5,040 M | +$7,593 M | +$10,950 M |
XHY vs XIC exposure
Countries
XHY
USA
88.95%
Other
11.05%
XIC
Canada
98.95%
Sectors
XHY
Other
30.08%
Other
69.92%
XIC
Financials
28.13%
Energy
18.01%
Materials
15.92%
Other
13.03%
Other
24.92%
As of April 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XHY
US68288AAA51
0.56%
EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD
0.48%
Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD
0.35%
Quikrete Holdings, 6.375% 1mar2032, USD
0.34%
Cloud Software Group, 6.5% 31mar2029, USD
0.34%
US78488XAA28
0.33%
US982911AA70
0.32%
US045941AA96
0.31%
Venture Global LNG, 9.5% 1feb2029, USD
0.30%
US045941AB79
0.29%
XIC
ROYAL BK CANADA
6.69%
TORONTO DOMINION
4.64%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
4.31%
ENBRIDGE
3.50%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.01%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
3.01%
BANK OF MONTREAL
2.83%
CA11271J1075
2.65%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
2.61%
BNS
2.53%
Diversification
XHY
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 1,312 total
3.62%
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 221 total
35.80%
Characteristics
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XHY
XIC
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index - CAD Hedged | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Fixed Income | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 6.13% | 2.10% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | January 21, 2010 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about XHY and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XHY or XIC?
As of April 28, 2026, XHY has returned 0.28% year to date, while XIC has returned 6.63%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XHY or XIC?
As of April 28, 2026, XHY manages $1.08 B in assets, while XIC manages $28.39 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XHY and XIC managed?
XHY is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index - CAD Hedged benchmark. XIC is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XHY and XIC emphasize?
XHY is most exposed to Media, Pipelines, and It services and computer programming. XIC is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XHY or XIC?
Year to date, XHY has seen +$138.23 M in net flows, compared with +$5,040.45 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XHY and XIC compare?
XHY has an expense ratio of 0.55%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
What are the top holdings of XHY and XIC?
XHY's largest holdings include EchoStar, 10.75% 30nov2029, USD and Cloud Software Group, 9% 30sep2029, USD. XIC's top holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
Which ETF is more diversified: XHY or XIC?
XHY holds 972 securities, while XIC holds 193. On holdings count, XHY is the more diversified portfolio.
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