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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 33.71% year-to-date with +$326 M in net flows, whereas HCAL is at 41.31% with -$65 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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| AuM | $1,345.05 M | $1,012.54 M |
| Management Fees | 0.60% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.83% | 0.82% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BANK | +2.09% | -0.54% | +33.71% | +45.44% | +132.20% |
HCAL | +2.32% | -1.60% | +41.31% | +57.10% | +252.26% | |
| Flows | BANK | +$17 M | +$87 M | +$326 M | +$408 M | +$928 M |
HCAL | -$18 M | -$69 M | -$65 M | -$57 M | -$98 M |
BANK vs HCAL exposure
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As of October 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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BANK
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| Provider | Evolve ETFs | Hamilton ETFs |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 12.36% | 3.19% |
| 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 October 28, 2026, BANK has returned 33.71% year to date, while HCAL has returned 41.31%. HCAL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BANK or HCAL?
As of October 28, 2026, BANK manages $1.35 B in assets, while HCAL manages $1.01 B. 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 Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BANK or HCAL?
Year to date, BANK has seen +$325.80 M in net flows, compared with -$65.17 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 0.82%.
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