iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT) and BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (ZQQ) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XIT focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Finance, and Consumer Cyclicals, while ZQQ leans towards Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Consumer Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, XIT features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.35% for ZQQ. Performance-wise, XIT has returned 7.2% year-to-date with +$41 M in net flows, whereas ZQQ is at 10.65% with -$185 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
| AuM | $709.68 M | $2,902.50 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.27% | -0.60% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XIT | +0.32% | +2.75% | -7.20% | -2.67% | +55.87% |
ZQQ | -3.70% | +1.91% | +10.65% | +19.63% | +72.63% | |
| Flows | XIT | -$27 M | -$32 M | +$41 M | +$107 M | -$146 M |
ZQQ | -$88 M | -$138 M | -$185 M | -$95 M | +$21 M |
XIT vs ZQQ exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | iShares | BMO |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index - CAD | NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.24% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 19, 2001 | January 19, 2010 |
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