Year-to-date, XDIV continues to lead the Canadian dividend ETF peer group at +27.36%, followed by VDY (+24.50%), XEI (+23.73%), ZDV (+21.81%), and XDV (+21.02%) as of October 9, 2026. The spread reflects differences in quality screens, sector weights, and portfolio construction across otherwise similar Canadian dividend mandates. Over the last 1 year, XDIV (+36.39%) also leads, ahead of VDY (+34.11%), XDV (+32.74%), and both XEI and ZDV at +29.34%. Over 6 months, XDIV remains ahead at +16.26%, followed by VDY at +12.16% and XDV at +11.53%. Recent performance has softened across much of the category, although XDIV remains positive over 3 months (+2.69%), while most peers are flat to negative.
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Kulture
@kulture · 6d
Very insightful. Thinking of selling $VDY to buy $XDIV. Any thoughts?
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