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When evaluating costs, YCON features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, YCON has returned 22.03% year-to-date with +$24 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 16.47% 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
Compare
YCON
XIC
| AuM | $26.42 M | $36,997.76 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.08% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 21, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YCON | -12.36% | +3.96% | -22.03% | -50.93% | - |
XIC | +1.03% | +3.22% | +16.47% | +24.19% | +106.35% | |
| Flows | YCON | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$24 M | +$31 M | - |
XIC | +$2,556 M | +$4,632 M | +$11,241 M | +$12,258 M | +$17,392 M |
YCON vs XIC exposure
Countries
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.58%
Sectors
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
40.52%
Non-Energy Materials
18.87%
Energy
16.69%
Industrials
7.86%
Other
16.05%
As of October 21, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.63%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.40%
Shopify, Inc.
4.80%
Bank of Montreal
3.19%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
3.00%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.95%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.79%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.79%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.75%
Brookfield Corp.
2.35%
Diversification
YCON
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 217 total
37.65%
Characteristics
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YCON
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 | 61.26% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about YCON and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YCON or XIC?
As of October 21, 2026, YCON has returned -22.03% year to date, while XIC has returned 16.47%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YCON or XIC?
As of October 21, 2026, YCON manages $26.42 M in assets, while XIC manages $37.00 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YCON and XIC managed?
YCON 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: YCON or XIC?
Year to date, YCON has seen +$24.43 M in net flows, compared with +$11,240.85 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YCON and XIC compare?
YCON has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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