XIT
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF

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XMA
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF

Full XMA fund page

Compare iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT) vs iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF (XMA) to find the best fit for your portfolio. XIT provides Information Technology, Industrials, and Energy exposures, while XMA is primarily weighted in Materials. When evaluating costs, XIT features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.55% for XMA. Performance-wise, XIT has returned 11.41% year-to-date with +$73 M in net flows, whereas XMA is at 4.7% with +$270 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of April 30, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
XIT
+15.39%+5.29%-11.41%+8.99%+68.81%
XMA
+0.57%-3.76%+4.70%+70.82%+121.42%
Flows
XIT
-$14 M+$5 M+$73 M+$52 M-$96 M
XMA
+$19 M+$173 M+$270 M+$314 M+$191 M

XIT vs XMA exposure

Countries

XIT
Canada
99.91%
XMA
Canada
99.91%

Sectors

XIT
Information Technology
73.83%
Other
25.73%
XMA
Materials
82.53%
Other
17.48%
As of April 30, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

XIT
CA15101Q2071
25.64%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
23.90%
CONSTELLTION STW
23.04%
CGI INC
11.02%
DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP
4.87%
OPEN TEXT
4.42%
KINAXIS
2.21%
BLACKBERRY LTD
1.39%
LIGHTSPEED COMMERCE INC
0.89%
BITFARMS
0.80%
XMA
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
15.62%
CA06849F1080
10.52%
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP
9.16%
FRANCO NEVADA
7.33%
KINROSS GOLD
5.64%
NUTRIEN LTD
5.58%
TECK RESOURCES LIMITED
3.56%
PAN AMERICAN
3.55%
ALAMOS GOLD
2.87%
LUNDIN MINING
2.59%

Diversification

XIT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 19 total
98.18%
XMA
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
66.41%

Characteristics

Compare
XIT
XMA
ProvideriSharesiShares
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkS&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index - CADS&P/TSX Capped Materials Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)Direct (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.00%0.38%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateMarch 19, 2001December 19, 2005

Frequently asked questions about XIT and XMA

Which ETF has performed better year to date: XIT or XMA?
As of April 30, 2026, XIT has returned -11.41% year to date, while XMA has returned 4.70%. XMA is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XIT or XMA?
As of April 30, 2026, XIT manages $712.43 M in assets, while XMA manages $680.47 M. XIT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XIT and XMA managed?
XIT is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index - CAD benchmark. XMA is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XIT and XMA emphasize?
XIT is most exposed to Information Technology, Industrials, and Energy. XMA is most exposed to Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XIT or XMA?
Year to date, XIT has seen +$73.39 M in net flows, compared with +$269.86 M for XMA. XMA has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XIT and XMA compare?
XIT has an expense ratio of 0.60%, while XMA has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
What are the top holdings of XIT and XMA?
XIT's largest holdings include SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING and CONSTELLTION STW. XMA's top holdings include AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD and WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP.
Which ETF is more diversified: XIT or XMA?
XIT holds 19 securities, while XMA holds 48. On holdings count, XMA is the more diversified portfolio.

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