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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 (VUS) 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 VUS leans towards Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, XTOT features a management fee (MER) of 0.07%, compared to 0.15% for VUS. Performance-wise, XTOT has returned 14.26% year-to-date with +$5 B in net flows, whereas VUS is at 10.04% with -$0 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
VUS
| AuM | $7,394.04 M | $1,406.53 M |
| Management Fees | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.08% | 0.17% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.28% | -0.14% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 23, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XTOT | -1.98% | +1.72% | +14.26% | +13.61% | - |
VUS | -1.35% | +1.97% | +10.04% | +11.30% | +76.85% | |
| Flows | XTOT | +$463 M | +$1,356 M | +$4,568 M | +$5,051 M | - |
VUS | -$3 M | -$5 M | -$0 M | +$2 M | +$108 M |
XTOT vs VUS exposure
Countries
XTOT
USA
97.42%
VUS
USA
97.35%
Sectors
XTOT
Technology
42.18%
Finance
14.58%
Healthcare
9.71%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.35%
Industrials
8.13%
Other
17.05%
VUS
Technology
41.93%
Finance
14.64%
Healthcare
9.85%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.28%
Industrials
8.26%
Other
17.05%
As of October 23, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XTOT
NVIDIA Corp.
7.17%
Apple, Inc.
6.24%
Microsoft Corp.
5.05%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.41%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.67%
Broadcom Inc.
2.35%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.13%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.69%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.45%
Tesla, Inc.
1.39%
VUS
NVIDIA Corp.
6.87%
Apple, Inc.
6.30%
Microsoft Corp.
5.10%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.40%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.69%
Broadcom Inc.
2.37%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.12%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.70%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.46%
Tesla, Inc.
1.40%
Diversification
XTOT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 2,418 total
33.55%
VUS
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 3,414 total
33.42%
Characteristics
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XTOT
VUS
| Provider | iShares | Vanguard |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD | CRSP U.S. Total Market (CAD-hedged) Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Other |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.84% | 0.80% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2025 | November 30, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about XTOT and VUS
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XTOT or VUS?
As of October 23, 2026, XTOT has returned 14.26% year to date, while VUS has returned 10.04%. XTOT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XTOT or VUS?
As of October 23, 2026, XTOT manages $7.39 B in assets, while VUS manages $1.41 B. XTOT is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XTOT and VUS managed?
XTOT is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P Total Market Net Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. VUS is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the CRSP U.S. Total Market (CAD-hedged) Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XTOT and VUS emphasize?
XTOT is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. VUS is most exposed to Technology, Finance, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XTOT or VUS?
Year to date, XTOT has seen +$4,568.47 M in net flows, compared with -$0.14 M for VUS. XTOT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XTOT and VUS compare?
XTOT has an expense ratio of 0.08%, while VUS has an expense ratio of 0.17%.
What are the top holdings of XTOT and VUS?
XTOT's largest holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Microsoft Corp.. VUS's top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., and Microsoft Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: XTOT or VUS?
XTOT holds 2401 securities, while VUS holds 3303. On holdings count, VUS is the more diversified portfolio.
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