
Year-to-date, the iShares MSCI Canada ETF has outperformed the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF with returns of 15.1% versus 13.9%. The Canadian fund's strength is attributed to its focus on financials, materials, and energy sectors, while the US ETF is more tech-heavy. Investors bullish on technology may prefer US ETFs like IVV, whereas those favoring financials and energy might lean towards Canadian funds such as EWC. This comparison highlights sector-driven performance differences between the two markets.