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iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market Index ETF (XTOT) and Vanguard Morningstar U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN) 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 VUN leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, XTOT features a management fee (MER) of 0.07%, compared to 0.15% for VUN. Performance-wise, XTOT has returned 13.8% year-to-date with +$4 B in net flows, whereas VUN is at 13.18% with +$3 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
XTOT
VUN
| AuM | $6,738.76 M | $19,572.64 M |
| Management Fees | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.08% | 0.17% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.21% | -0.13% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 8, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XTOT | -2.21% | +2.62% | +13.80% | +18.51% | - |
VUN | -2.51% | +2.46% | +13.18% | +17.60% | +77.47% | |
| Flows | XTOT | +$470 M | +$1,456 M | +$3,914 M | +$4,773 M | - |
VUN | +$408 M | +$1,081 M | +$3,140 M | +$3,915 M | +$6,987 M |
XTOT vs VUN exposure
Countries
XTOT
USA
97.36%
VUN
USA
97.06%
Sectors
XTOT
Technology
41.59%
Finance
14.98%
Healthcare
9.59%
Industrials
8.60%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.42%
Other
16.82%
VUN
Technology
41.21%
Finance
14.86%
Healthcare
9.59%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.73%
Industrials
8.73%
Other
16.88%
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%
VUN
NVIDIA Corp.
6.39%
Apple, Inc.
6.28%
Microsoft Corp.
4.78%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.64%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.89%
Broadcom Inc.
2.55%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.31%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.69%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.35%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.30%
Diversification
XTOT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 2,428 total
32.85%
VUN
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 3,428 total
33.17%
Characteristics
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XTOT
VUN
| Provider | iShares | Vanguard |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD | CRSP U.S. Total Market Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.82% | 0.77% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2025 | August 2, 2013 |
Frequently asked questions about XTOT and VUN
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XTOT or VUN?
As of September 8, 2026, XTOT has returned 13.80% year to date, while VUN has returned 13.18%. XTOT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XTOT or VUN?
As of September 8, 2026, XTOT manages $6.74 B in assets, while VUN manages $19.57 B. VUN is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XTOT and VUN managed?
XTOT is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. VUN is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the CRSP U.S. Total Market Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XTOT and VUN emphasize?
XTOT is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. VUN is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XTOT or VUN?
Year to date, XTOT has seen +$3,914.10 M in net flows, compared with +$3,140.09 M for VUN. XTOT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XTOT and VUN compare?
XTOT has an expense ratio of 0.08%, while VUN has an expense ratio of 0.17%.
What are the top holdings of XTOT and VUN?
XTOT's largest holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp., and Alphabet, Inc.. VUN's top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Alphabet, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XTOT or VUN?
XTOT holds 2409 securities, while VUN holds 3324. On holdings count, VUN is the more diversified portfolio.
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