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When evaluating costs, BNSY features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.28% for HEWB. Performance-wise, BNSY has returned 28.87% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas HEWB is at 32.25% with +$27 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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BNSY
HEWB
| AuM | $2.67 M | $348.73 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.28% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.28% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.74% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 3, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BNSY | +6.32% | +16.18% | +28.87% | +52.58% | - |
HEWB | -0.34% | +10.99% | +32.25% | +55.27% | +160.78% | |
| Flows | BNSY | +$1 M | -$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | - |
HEWB | +$0 M | +$15 M | +$27 M | +$26 M | +$33 M |
BNSY vs HEWB exposure
Countries
BNSY
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HEWB
Canada
100.00%
Sectors
BNSY
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Finance
100.00%
As of September 3, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
BNSY
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Royal Bank of Canada
17.39%
Bank of Montreal
17.03%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank
16.96%
The Bank of Nova Scotia
16.51%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
16.09%
National Bank of Canada
16.03%
Diversification
BNSY
Exposure data will be available soon
HEWB
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
100.00%
Characteristics
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BNSY
HEWB
| Provider | Purpose Investments | Global X |
| 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 | Capitalization |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 7.22% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 21, 2025 | January 23, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about BNSY and HEWB
Which ETF has performed better year to date: BNSY or HEWB?
As of September 3, 2026, BNSY has returned 28.87% year to date, while HEWB has returned 32.25%. HEWB is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: BNSY or HEWB?
As of September 3, 2026, BNSY manages $2.67 M in assets, while HEWB manages $348.73 M. HEWB is the larger fund by AUM.
How are BNSY and HEWB managed?
BNSY is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index. HEWB is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: BNSY or HEWB?
Year to date, BNSY has seen +$0.64 M in net flows, compared with +$26.99 M for HEWB. HEWB has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of BNSY and HEWB compare?
BNSY has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while HEWB has an expense ratio of 0.28%.
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