Select a second ETF to benchmark against iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF (XRE). Compare key metrics including year-to-date performance, management fees, sector exposures and underlying assets to ensure you are selecting the best fund for your investment objectives.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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XRE
| AuM | $1,172.91 M | |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | |
| Tracking Difference | -0.72% |
Historical performance and flows
As of June 12, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XRE | +4.42% | +11.14% | +13.32% | +13.57% | +20.93% |
| Flows | XRE | -$28 M | -$29 M | -$13 M | -$454 M | +$110 M |
Exposure
Countries
XRE
Canada
99.58%
Sectors
XRE
Real Estate
86.51%
Other
13.49%
As of June 12, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XRE
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE UNT
11.89%
CANADIAN APARTMENT PROPER REIT UNT
10.83%
CA3874372053
10.71%
FIRST CAPITAL REIT UNT
9.56%
CHOICE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNITS
7.89%
DREAM INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
7.57%
SMART REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
6.99%
H&R REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST UNIT
5.44%
BOARDWALK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNT
5.20%
PRIMARIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST UNIT
4.28%
Diversification
XRE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 16 total
80.37%
Characteristics
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XRE
| Provider | iShares | |
| Management | Passively managed | |
| Benchmark | S&P/TSX Capped REIT Total Return Index - CAD | |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.34% | |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | |
| Inception Date | October 17, 2002 |
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