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When evaluating costs, BANK features a management fee (MER) of 0.6%, compared to 0.65% for HCAL. Performance-wise, BANK has returned 10.34% year-to-date with +$103 M in net flows, whereas HCAL is at 17.73% with +$3 M. 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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BANK
HCAL
| AuM | $995.05 M | $914.84 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.83% | 2.08% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 30, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BANK | +13.55% | +11.87% | +10.34% | +52.47% | +66.86% |
HCAL | +13.52% | +15.94% | +17.73% | +85.52% | +149.18% | |
| Flows | BANK | +$7 M | +$55 M | +$103 M | +$381 M | +$740 M |
HCAL | +$9 M | +$3 M | +$3 M | -$26 M | +$15 M |
BANK vs HCAL exposure
Countries
BANK
Canada
100.26%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
BANK
Financials
100.26%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
As of April 30, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BANK
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
10.90%
GREAT WEST LIFECO
10.40%
POWER CORPORATION OF CANADA
10.20%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
10.20%
SUN LIFE FINL
10.10%
TORONTO DOMINION
10.10%
BANK OF MONTREAL
9.83%
ROYAL BK CANADA
9.74%
BNS
9.45%
MANULIFE-S
9.34%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
BANK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 10 total
100.26%
HCAL
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
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BANK
HCAL
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 11.08% | 3.64% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 1, 2022 | October 14, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions about BANK and HCAL
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BANK or HCAL?
As of April 30, 2026, BANK has returned 10.34% year to date, while HCAL has returned 17.73%. HCAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BANK or HCAL?
As of April 30, 2026, BANK manages $995.05 M in assets, while HCAL manages $914.84 M. BANK is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BANK and HCAL managed?
BANK is actively managed by Evolve ETFs. It does not track an index. HCAL is passively managed by Hamilton ETFs. It tracks the Solactive Canadian Bank Mean Reversion GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BANK or HCAL?
Year to date, BANK has seen +$102.58 M in net flows, compared with +$3.16 M for HCAL. BANK has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BANK and HCAL compare?
BANK has an expense ratio of 0.83%, while HCAL has an expense ratio of 2.08%.
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