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When evaluating costs, YCST features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, YCST has returned 9.58% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 12.5% with +$7 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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YCST
XIC
| AuM | $8.73 M | $31,310.89 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.10% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | YCST | -1.32% | -6.33% | +9.58% | -1.12% | - |
XIC | +0.59% | +3.22% | +12.50% | +31.70% | +89.28% | |
| Flows | YCST | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$6 M | - |
XIC | +$820 M | +$1,912 M | +$6,530 M | +$7,821 M | +$12,618 M |
YCST vs XIC exposure
Countries
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Canada
96.41%
Sectors
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Finance
39.60%
Non-Energy Materials
18.18%
Energy
16.99%
Industrials
8.23%
Other
16.99%
As of July 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Royal Bank of Canada
7.42%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.32%
Shopify, Inc.
4.05%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.32%
Bank of Montreal
3.18%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
2.81%
Brookfield Corp.
2.78%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
2.74%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.62%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.55%
Diversification
YCST
Exposure data will be available soon
XIC
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 220 total
36.78%
Characteristics
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YCST
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 | 13.44% | 2.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | February 16, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about YCST and XIC
Which ETF has performed better year to date: YCST or XIC?
As of July 17, 2026, YCST has returned 9.58% year to date, while XIC has returned 12.50%. XIC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: YCST or XIC?
As of July 17, 2026, YCST manages $8.73 M in assets, while XIC manages $31.31 B. XIC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are YCST and XIC managed?
YCST 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: YCST or XIC?
Year to date, YCST has seen +$1.34 M in net flows, compared with +$6,530.40 M for XIC. XIC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of YCST and XIC compare?
YCST has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while XIC has an expense ratio of 0.06%.
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