XIU
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF

Full XIU fund page
VS
ESGA
BMO MSCI Canada Selection Equity Index ETF

Full ESGA fund page

Compare iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) vs BMO MSCI Canada Selection Equity Index ETF (ESGA) to find the best fit for your portfolio. XIU provides Financials, Energy, and Materials exposures, while ESGA is primarily weighted in Financials, Materials, and Energy. When evaluating costs, XIU features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.15% for ESGA. Performance-wise, XIU has returned 11.29% year-to-date with +$231 M in net flows, whereas ESGA is at 6.39% with -$29 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 June 12, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
XIU
+3.50%+8.33%+11.29%+32.33%+86.42%
ESGA
+3.30%+5.19%+6.39%+28.09%+86.68%
Flows
XIU
-$299 M+$27 M+$231 M+$638 M+$3,542 M
ESGA
-$21 M-$18 M-$29 M-$0 M+$12 M

XIU vs ESGA exposure

Countries

XIU
Canada
99.21%
ESGA
Canada
100.00%

Sectors

XIU
Financials
35.14%
Energy
18.56%
Other
13.03%
Materials
11.24%
Information Technology
7.12%
Other
14.92%
ESGA
Financials
33.89%
Materials
16.06%
Energy
14.69%
Information Technology
10.98%
Other
8.13%
Other
16.26%
As of June 12, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

XIU
ROYAL BK CANADA
8.81%
TORONTO DOMINION
6.33%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
5.21%
ENBRIDGE
4.24%
BANK OF MONTREAL
3.77%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
3.63%
CA11271J1075
3.49%
CDN NATURAL RESOURCE
3.48%
BNS
3.36%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
3.30%
ESGA
TORONTO DOMINION
11.62%
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
9.77%
ENBRIDGE
7.67%
BANK OF MONTREAL
6.91%
BNS
6.16%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
6.07%
CA11271J1075
5.87%
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
3.77%
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP
3.73%
CDN NATL RAILWAY
3.73%

Diversification

XIU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
45.61%
ESGA
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 37 total
65.30%

Characteristics

Compare
XIU
ESGA
ProvideriSharesBMO
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkS&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CADMSCI Canada Selection Index GTR - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)Direct (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield2.18%1.85%
Meets ESG criteriaNoYes
Inception DateSeptember 28, 1999January 21, 2020

Frequently asked questions about XIU and ESGA

Which ETF has performed better year to date: XIU or ESGA?
As of June 12, 2026, XIU has returned 11.29% year to date, while ESGA has returned 6.39%. XIU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XIU or ESGA?
As of June 12, 2026, XIU manages $22.58 B in assets, while ESGA manages $168.09 M. XIU is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XIU and ESGA managed?
XIU is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. ESGA is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the MSCI Canada Selection Index GTR - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XIU and ESGA emphasize?
XIU is most exposed to Financials, Energy, and Materials. ESGA is most exposed to Financials, Materials, and Energy.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XIU or ESGA?
Year to date, XIU has seen +$231.49 M in net flows, compared with -$28.65 M for ESGA. XIU has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XIU and ESGA compare?
XIU has an expense ratio of 0.18%, while ESGA has an expense ratio of 0.16%.
What are the top holdings of XIU and ESGA?
XIU's largest holdings include ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION. ESGA's top holdings include TORONTO DOMINION and SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING.
Which ETF is more diversified: XIU or ESGA?
XIU holds 54 securities, while ESGA holds 35. On holdings count, XIU is the more diversified portfolio.

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