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When evaluating costs, YAVG features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, YAVG has returned 0.57% year-to-date with +$11 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 16.08% with +$11 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
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YAVG
XIC
| AuM | $22.09 M | $37,057.95 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.40% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 10, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YAVG | -8.14% | -21.34% | +0.57% | -1.88% | - |
XIC | +0.61% | -0.29% | +16.08% | +21.90% | +99.03% | |
| Flows | YAVG | +$7 M | +$15 M | +$11 M | +$13 M | - |
XIC | +$367 M | +$4,374 M | +$11,424 M | +$12,567 M | +$17,274 M |
YAVG vs XIC exposure
Countries
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.55%
Sectors
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
41.17%
Non-Energy Materials
18.24%
Energy
16.19%
Industrials
8.03%
Other
16.38%
As of November 10, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.73%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.48%
Shopify, Inc.
5.07%
Bank of Montreal
3.32%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.14%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.92%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.85%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.75%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.63%
Suncor Energy, Inc.
2.25%
Diversification
YAVG
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 216 total
38.13%
Characteristics
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YAVG
XIC
| Provider | Purpose Investments | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 29.48% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about YAVG and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YAVG or XIC?
As of November 10, 2026, YAVG has returned 0.57% year to date, while XIC has returned 16.08%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YAVG or XIC?
As of November 10, 2026, YAVG manages $22.09 M in assets, while XIC manages $37.06 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YAVG and XIC managed?
YAVG is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. XIC is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: YAVG or XIC?
Year to date, YAVG has seen +$11.15 M in net flows, compared with +$11,423.60 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YAVG and XIC compare?
YAVG has an expense ratio of 1.40%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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