CGL.C
iShares Gold Bullion ETF

Full CGL.C fund page
VS
HBNK
Global X Equal Weight Canadian Banks Index ETF

Full HBNK fund page

When evaluating costs, CGL.C features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.09% for HBNK. Performance-wise, CGL.C has returned 11.43% year-to-date with +$42 M in net flows, whereas HBNK is at 11.97% with -$500 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of April 14, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
CGL.C
-3.58%+2.95%+11.43%+47.46%+139.82%
HBNK
+9.39%+10.05%+11.97%+71.28%-
Flows
CGL.C
+$0 M+$42 M+$42 M+$53 M+$202 M
HBNK
-$251 M-$459 M-$500 M-$759 M-

CGL.C vs HBNK exposure

Countries

CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Canada
99.69%

Sectors

CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Financials
99.69%
As of April 14, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
17.58%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
17.35%
TORONTO DOMINION
17.25%
BNS
16.27%
ROYAL BK CANADA
15.76%
BANK OF MONTREAL
15.48%

Diversification

CGL.C
Exposure data will be available soon
HBNK
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 6 total
99.69%

Characteristics

Compare
CGL.C
HBNK
ProvideriSharesGlobal X
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkLBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USDSolactive Equal Weight Canada Banks GTR Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)Direct (Physical)
Asset ClassCommodityEquity
Dividend PolicyNo incomeDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.00%2.94%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateMarch 31, 2011July 5, 2023

Frequently asked questions about CGL.C and HBNK

Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGL.C or HBNK?
As of April 14, 2026, CGL.C has returned 11.43% year to date, while HBNK has returned 11.97%. HBNK is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGL.C or HBNK?
As of April 14, 2026, CGL.C manages $867.52 M in assets, while HBNK manages $626.43 M. CGL.C is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGL.C and HBNK managed?
CGL.C is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD benchmark. HBNK 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: CGL.C or HBNK?
Year to date, CGL.C has seen +$42.49 M in net flows, compared with -$500.41 M for HBNK. CGL.C has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGL.C and HBNK compare?
CGL.C has an expense ratio of 0.55%, while HBNK has an expense ratio of 0.10%.

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