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iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market Index ETF (XTOT) and CI U.S. 1000 Index ETF (CUSM.B) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XTOT focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Finance, and Healthcare, while CUSM.B leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, XTOT features a management fee (MER) of 0.07%, compared to 0.16% for CUSM.B. Performance-wise, XTOT has returned 13.8% year-to-date with +$4 B in net flows, whereas CUSM.B is at 12.81% 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
Key Data
Compare
XTOT
CUSM.B
| AuM | $6,738.76 M | $219.56 M |
| Management Fees | 0.07% | 0.16% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.08% | 0.17% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.21% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 8, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XTOT | -2.21% | +2.62% | +13.80% | +18.51% | - |
CUSM.B | -2.39% | +2.68% | +12.81% | +17.27% | +77.35% | |
| Flows | XTOT | +$470 M | +$1,456 M | +$3,914 M | +$4,773 M | - |
CUSM.B | +$0 M | -$4 M | +$29 M | +$52 M | +$58 M |
XTOT vs CUSM.B exposure
Countries
XTOT
USA
97.36%
CUSM.B
USA
95.88%
Sectors
XTOT
Technology
41.59%
Finance
14.98%
Healthcare
9.59%
Industrials
8.60%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.42%
Other
16.82%
CUSM.B
Technology
42.23%
Finance
14.34%
Healthcare
9.30%
Industrials
8.80%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.63%
Other
16.70%
As of September 8, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XTOT
Apple, Inc.
6.77%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.53%
Microsoft Corp.
4.63%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.19%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.70%
Broadcom Inc.
2.54%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.18%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.64%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.36%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.30%
CUSM.B
Apple, Inc.
7.00%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.67%
Microsoft Corp.
4.14%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.23%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.76%
Broadcom Inc.
2.59%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.40%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.89%
Tesla, Inc.
1.50%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.47%
Diversification
XTOT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 2,428 total
32.85%
CUSM.B
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 995 total
33.65%
Characteristics
Compare
XTOT
CUSM.B
| Provider | iShares | CI |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD | Solactive GBS US 1000 Index TR - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.82% | 0.71% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2025 | August 17, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about XTOT and CUSM.B
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XTOT or CUSM.B?
As of September 8, 2026, XTOT has returned 13.80% year to date, while CUSM.B has returned 12.81%. XTOT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XTOT or CUSM.B?
As of September 8, 2026, XTOT manages $6.74 B in assets, while CUSM.B manages $219.56 M. XTOT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XTOT and CUSM.B managed?
XTOT is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. CUSM.B is passively managed by CI. It tracks the Solactive GBS US 1000 Index TR - USD benchmark.
What sectors do XTOT and CUSM.B emphasize?
XTOT is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. CUSM.B is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XTOT or CUSM.B?
Year to date, XTOT has seen +$3,914.10 M in net flows, compared with +$28.52 M for CUSM.B. XTOT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XTOT and CUSM.B compare?
XTOT has an expense ratio of 0.08%, while CUSM.B has an expense ratio of 0.17%.
What are the top holdings of XTOT and CUSM.B?
XTOT's largest holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp., and Alphabet, Inc.. CUSM.B's top holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp., and Alphabet, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XTOT or CUSM.B?
XTOT holds 2409 securities, while CUSM.B holds 985. On holdings count, XTOT is the more diversified portfolio.
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