iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU) and Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XIU focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials, while VFV leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, XIU features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.08% for VFV. Performance-wise, XIU has returned 16.53% year-to-date with +$199 M in net flows, whereas VFV is at 14.47% with +$4 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
XIU
VFV
| AuM | $23,575.31 M | $36,087.96 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.51% | 0.18% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 23, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XIU | +1.77% | +3.29% | +16.53% | +22.43% | +101.61% |
VFV | -1.72% | +2.59% | +14.47% | +14.35% | +91.79% | |
| Flows | XIU | +$765 M | -$1,013 M | +$199 M | +$1,747 M | +$2,668 M |
VFV | +$692 M | +$1,417 M | +$4,479 M | +$5,147 M | +$15,288 M |
XIU vs VFV exposure
Countries
XIU
Canada
97.63%
VFV
USA
97.44%
Sectors
XIU
Finance
46.47%
Energy
17.04%
Non-Energy Materials
14.13%
Other
22.36%
VFV
Technology
45.24%
Finance
13.57%
Healthcare
9.08%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.88%
Industrials
7.46%
Other
15.76%
As of October 23, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XIU
Royal Bank of Canada
9.54%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
6.75%
Shopify, Inc.
6.00%
Bank of Montreal
3.99%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.75%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.69%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
3.49%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
3.49%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
3.44%
Brookfield Corp.
2.94%
VFV
NVIDIA Corp.
8.07%
Apple, Inc.
7.03%
Microsoft Corp.
5.69%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.84%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.00%
Broadcom Inc.
2.65%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.39%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.90%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.63%
Tesla, Inc.
1.56%
Diversification
XIU
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
47.08%
VFV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 503 total
37.78%
Characteristics
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XIU
VFV
| Provider | iShares | Vanguard |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CAD | S&P 500 ( CAD NY Rate ) Net Total Return 30% Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.11% | 0.86% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 28, 1999 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about XIU and VFV
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XIU or VFV?
As of October 23, 2026, XIU has returned 16.53% year to date, while VFV has returned 14.47%. XIU is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XIU or VFV?
As of October 23, 2026, XIU manages $23.58 B in assets, while VFV manages $36.09 B. VFV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XIU and VFV managed?
XIU is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P / TSX 60 Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. VFV is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the S&P 500 ( CAD NY Rate ) Net Total Return 30% Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XIU and VFV emphasize?
XIU is most exposed to Finance, Energy, and Non-Energy Materials. VFV is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XIU or VFV?
Year to date, XIU has seen +$199.20 M in net flows, compared with +$4,479.24 M for VFV. VFV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XIU and VFV compare?
XIU has an expense ratio of 0.17%, while VFV has an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What are the top holdings of XIU and VFV?
XIU's largest holdings include Royal Bank of Canada, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Shopify, Inc.. VFV's top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Microsoft Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: XIU or VFV?
XIU holds 60 securities, while VFV holds 500. On holdings count, VFV is the more diversified portfolio.
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