BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF (ZGD) and iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that ZGD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Materials, while XIC leans towards Financials, Energy, and Materials. When evaluating costs, ZGD features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.05% for XIC. Performance-wise, ZGD has returned 15.35% year-to-date with +$50 M in net flows, whereas XIC is at 7.64% with +$5 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
| AuM | $367.71 M | $28,577.49 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.05% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.06% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.25% | -0.09% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ZGD | +14.47% | -7.22% | +15.35% | +117.84% | +288.51% |
XIC | +6.37% | +3.03% | +7.64% | +40.40% | +78.50% | |
| Flows | ZGD | +$7 M | +$19 M | +$50 M | +$56 M | +$91 M |
XIC | +$1,668 M | +$4,119 M | +$4,954 M | +$7,459 M | +$10,845 M |
ZGD vs XIC exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | BMO | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Equal Weight Global Gold Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Composite Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.19% | 2.08% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 14, 2012 | February 16, 2001 |
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